Delve into the captivating story of one of the 19th century's most flamboyant and controversial figures in "The Life and Times of Col. James Fisk, Jr." This biography offers a comprehensive and impartial account of the remarkable career of James Fisk, Jr., a prominent financier and speculator whose life was marked by both opulence and scandal.
R. W. McAlpine meticulously chronicles Fisk's ascent in the business world, his involvement in various financial schemes, and his relationships with other influential personalities of the era. This book provides valuable insights into the financial landscape of the time, shedding light on the economic forces that shaped the Gilded Age.
Explore the life of a man who embodied the spirit of ambition and audacity, whose actions left an indelible mark on American history. "The Life and Times of Col. James Fisk, Jr." is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of American business, finance, and the colorful lives of its key players.
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Delve into the captivating story of one of the 19th century's most flamboyant and controversial figures in "The Life and Times of Col. James Fisk, Jr." This biography offers a comprehensive and impartial account of the remarkable career of James Fisk, Jr., a prominent financier and speculator whose life was marked by both opulence and scandal.
R. W. McAlpine meticulously chronicles Fisk's ascent in the business world, his involvement in various financial schemes, and his relationships with other influential personalities of the era. This book provides valuable insights into the financial landscape of the time, shedding light on the economic forces that shaped the Gilded Age.
Explore the life of a man who embodied the spirit of ambition and audacity, whose actions left an indelible mark on American history. "The Life and Times of Col. James Fisk, Jr." is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of American business, finance, and the colorful lives of its key players.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Life and Times of Col. James Fisk, Jr.
518
The Life and Times of Col. James Fisk, Jr.
518
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781024074024 |
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| Publisher: | Hutson Street Press |
| Publication date: | 05/22/2025 |
| Pages: | 518 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 1.04(d) |