My Adventures With Your Money (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Name: My Adventures With Your Money (Classic Reprint)
Author: George Graham Rice
ISBN: 9781330486344

George Graham Rice

9781330486344: My Adventures With Your Money (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 133048634X ISBN 13: 9781330486344

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Turn-of-the-century market manipulation exposed in frank, insider detail. This nonfiction account pulls back the curtain on mining booms, Wall Street schemes, and the people who shaped them. It offers a clear view of how promotions and media hype swayed investors, with lessons that still resonate.

The book lays out a surprising history of how fortunes were made and lost around Goldfield, Nipissing, and other mining plays. It blends firsthand experience with sharp analysis to show how big promoters and insiders influenced market moves, and how ordinary investors were also drawn into the risk. Readers gain context for the rise and fall of market fads, and the costs paid by those who trusted the hype.

- Learn how promotions, publicity, and inside knowing shaped stock moves
- See real-world examples of market manipulation and its consequences
- Understand the roles of famous players and the mechanics of mining stocks
- Get a historical perspective on investor risk and regulatory limits

Ideal for readers of financial history, investors seeking cautionary tales, and anyone curious about how big money and big promises collide in the markets.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 133048634X
ISBN 13: 9781330486344
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 369

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My Adventures With Your Money (Classic Reprint)

George Graham Rice

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ISBN 10: 133048634X ISBN 13: 9781330486344

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes you on a wild ride through the Nevada mining booms of the early 20th century, a time of speculation and frenzy where fortunes were made and lost overnight. The author, a former newspaper reporter turned "tipster," offers a firsthand account of his involvement in the notorious Maxim Gay Company, a wildly successful information bureau that catered to the public's insatiable desire for "the one best bet." Through anecdotes and personal experiences, the author unveils the inner workings of this gambling enterprise, exposing the shrewd tactics and carefully crafted advertising that fueled its success. He pulls back the curtain on the psychology of speculation, revealing how the allure of easy money and the thrill of taking a chance can cloud even the most rational minds. More than just a personal narrative, this book delves into the ethical and societal implications of catering to the gambling instinct. It raises questions about the role of information, the power of advertising, and the responsibility of those who profit from the public's desire to get rich quick. Ultimately, this book serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us that in the world of speculation, the house always wins. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330486344_0

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