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Fifty Years In Wall Street Part 1

Fifty Years In Wall Street Part 1

Clews, Henry

Hardcover

AccountingBusiness GeneralInvesting & Finance

ISBN10: 054813443X
ISBN13: 9780548134436
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2007
Pages: 616
Weight: 2.35
Height: 1.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Fifty Years In Wall Street Part 1 is a memoir written by Henry Clews, a prominent American financier and banker who lived from 1836 to 1923. The book covers the first half of his career, from his early days as a clerk at a Wall Street brokerage firm to his rise as one of the most influential figures in the financial world of the late 19th century.Clews provides a firsthand account of the major events and trends that shaped Wall Street during this period, including the Panic of 1873, the rise of the railroad industry, and the emergence of new financial instruments such as bonds and stocks. He also offers insights into the personalities and strategies of some of the most famous financiers of the time, including Jay Gould, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and J.P. Morgan.Throughout the book, Clews emphasizes the importance of honesty, integrity, and hard work in the financial industry, and he offers advice to young people seeking to enter the field. He also provides a glimpse into the culture and social life of Wall Street during this era, describing the opulent mansions, lavish parties, and colorful characters that populated the financial district.Overall, Fifty Years In Wall Street Part 1 is a fascinating and informative account of one man's experiences in the world of finance during a pivotal period in American history. It offers valuable insights into the workings of Wall Street and the principles that have guided successful financiers for generations.Twenty-Eight Years In Wall Street Revised And Enlarged By A Resume Of The Past Twenty-Two Years, Making A Record Of Fifty Years In Wall Street. Author Henry Clews Was A Giant Figure In Finance During The Late Nineteenth Century, And His Firsthand Account Brings This Colorful Era To Life Like Never Before. This Version Of An Investment Classic Touches On A Wide Range Of Important Financial Issues, Including: The Causes And Consequences Of Wall Street Panics The Influence Of Wall Street On National Politics How Individuals Like Jay Gould, Daniel Drew, And Commodore Vanderbilt Made Their Fortunes The Characteristics Of Winning And Losing Speculators How Operators Attempted To Corner The Markets For Individual Stocks 360 Seiten.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.

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