Sampson Rock of Wall Street: A Novel (1907) a Novel (1907)

By Edwin Lefèvre and Edwin 1871-1943 Lefevre

Book Overview

Sampson Rock of Wall Street: A Novel is a book written by Edwin Lefevre and published in 1907. The book is a work of fiction that tells the story of Sampson Rock, a successful Wall Street financier who rises to power in the world of finance. The novel is set in the early 20th century and explores the themes of greed, ambition, and the corrupting influence of money. The story follows Sampson Rock as he navigates the cutthroat world of high finance, making deals and amassing wealth along the way. He is portrayed as a ruthless businessman who is willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead, even if it means betraying those closest to him. Throughout the book, we see Sampson's rise to power and the consequences of his actions. He becomes increasingly isolated and paranoid as he becomes more successful, and his relationships suffer as a result. Sampson Rock of Wall Street: A Novel is a gripping tale of ambition and greed that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of finance in the early 20th century. It is a timeless story that still resonates with readers today, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Wall Street and the world of high finance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163985759
• ISBN13: 9781163985755
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Truly a novel. More story here than in "Reminiscences."

Partly inspired by "The Lady and Her Bonds" story from Lefevre's 1901 book "Wall Street Stories." Subtitled "A Novel," because it is. It is longer and more slow-paced with "more story" than is the more popular "Reminiscences of a Stock Operator." I think Sampson Rock and Sam Rock are inspired by JP Morgan and his son Jack, respectively (read Ron Chernow's book "The House of Morgan" for their glum story - a real downer). However, the characters here are much happier than were the Morgans. This is a good read! This is similar to Bouck White's book "The Book of Daniel Drew," except Drew was a complete %$#!@ whereas Sampson Rock and Sam Rock actaully have some heart.