Bøger af John Biddulph Martin

Published in 1913, "The Grasshopper in Lombard Street" is a classic collection of financial essays by John Biddulph Martin. With insight and humor, Martin delves into the intricacies of the stock market and the financial world. A must-read for anyone interested in finance or economics.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.

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The Grasshopper in Lombard Street is a book written by John Biddulph Martin. It is a historical account of the banking industry in London, specifically Lombard Street, during the 19th century. The title is inspired by the emblem of the Lombard Street banking house, which was a grasshopper. The book covers the period from the early 1800s to the early 1900s and provides a detailed analysis of the banking practices, policies, and personalities that shaped the industry during that time. The author draws on his personal experience as a banker in Lombard Street to provide an insider's perspective on the industry. The book also touches on broader economic issues, such as the impact of the gold standard and the role of the Bank of England. Overall, The Grasshopper in Lombard Street is a comprehensive and informative account of the history of banking in London during a pivotal period in its development.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.