Fortuna: A Story Of Wall Street

Originally published in 1898, this gripping novel by financial journalist Clews offers a rare insider's view of the cutthroat world of stock speculation and market manipulation in late 19th century America. The story follows the fortunes of Fortuna, a brilliant and beautiful young woman who rises to the top of the New York Stock Exchange through her own wits and charm, but must navigate a treacherous web of personal rivalries, corporate intrigue, and legal battles to protect her position. Clews' witty and insightful prose, combined with his intimate knowledge of Wall Street, make this novel a classic of American literature and a must-read for anyone interested in finance. 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 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. 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.

• | Author: James Blanchard Clews
• | Publisher: Legare Street Press
• | Publication Date: Jul 18, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 226 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1020524561
• | ISBN-13: 9781020524561