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The Banker and The Bear The Story of a Corner in Lard

The Banker and The Bear The Story of a Corner in Lard

Paperback

Business General

ISBN10: 9377466857
ISBN13: 9789377466855
Publisher: DD Sales and Distributors
Published: May 15 2026
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.51 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Banker and The Bear: The Story of a Corner in Lard by Henry Kitchell Webster is a gripping narrative that explores the dramatic world of early 20th-century finance. The book chronicles the clash between a shrewd banker and a daring speculator as they manipulate the market for lard, illustrating the high stakes, cunning strategies, and human ambition behind commodity trading. Webster combines financial insight with storytelling, capturing the tension, risks, and moral dilemmas of speculative ventures. This work appeals to readers interested in economic history, finance, and historical fiction, providing both an entertaining tale and a window into the mechanisms of market speculation and business ethics.

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