A Search For The Beginnings Of Stock Speculation (1906)

""A Search For The Beginnings Of Stock Speculation"" is a historical book written by Andrew McFarland Davis in 1906. The book explores the origins and evolution of stock speculation in the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries. Davis delves into the history of the New York Stock Exchange, the role of banks and brokers in the stock market, and the impact of major financial crises such as the Panic of 1837. He also examines the social and cultural factors that contributed to the rise of stock speculation, including the emergence of a new class of wealthy investors and the changing attitudes towards risk-taking and financial speculation. The book provides a detailed and insightful look into the early history of the American stock market and the forces that shaped it.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.