My Adventures with Your Money
Exploring Financial Intricacies and Speculative FrenzyBy George Graham Rice
Length10h 35m
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In "My Adventures with Your Money," George Graham Rice takes readers on a captivating journey through the world of finance and investment during the early 20th century. Written in a lively and engaging style, the book combines elements of autobiography with financial commentary, providing insights into the often-tumultuous landscape of Wall Street. Rice'Äôs narrative is rich in anecdote and wit, making complex financial ideas accessible to a general audience while highlighting the underlying themes of risk, deception, and opportunity that permeate the financial markets. George Graham Rice, a prominent figure in the American financial scene of the 1920s, is known for his unique approach to investment and his colorful personality. Having been involved in various ventures, including journalism and stock trading, Rice garnered a reputation for his audacious maneuvers in the stock market. His experiences, coupled with his propensity for sensationalism, fueled his desire to uncover the darker aspects of financial speculation, positioning him as both a critic and an enthusiast of the investment world. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of finance and literature, as it unearths the historical context of investment practices while entertaining readers with Rice's captivating prose. Whether you are a seasoned investor or a curious novice, Rice'Äôs adventures will inspire a deeper understanding of money and its intricate dance with human ambition.
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GenreBusiness and Economics
Length10 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 19, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PRESTIGE RESTORED BY A CLERK'S RUSE
2A BOASTFUL RACE PLAYER GIVES AID
3FORTUNE CHANGES HER MOOD AND SMILES AGAIN
4THE KENTUCKY COLONEL FALLS IN LINE
5BETTING THE PUBLIC'S MONEY AT GREAT PROFIT
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6$130,000 IS LOST AND WON IN A DAY
7A DISASTROUS NEWSPAPER WINDUP
8CHAPTER II Mining Finance at Goldfield
9A PARTNERSHIP OF PURE NERVE
10BUCKING THE TIGER ON THE DESERT
11BIDDING $3,000,000 WHEN BROKE
12MILLIONS IN THE VISTA HELD NO CHARMS
13"HUMAN INTEREST" VERSUS TECHNICAL MINING
14BEGINNING THE ADVERTISING BUSINESS
15SOME ADVERTISING THAT PAID
16BUILDING GOLD MINES WITH PUBLICITY
17HAIR-RAISING STORIES FOR DISTANT READERS
18THE MERCURY OF SPECULATION
19THE BIRTH OF BULLFROG
20ENTER, CHARLES M. SCHWAB
21WHY THE BOTTOM FELL OUT
22HOW ABOUT THE PUBLIC'S CHANCES?
23JUMPING JACK MANHATTAN
24CHAPTER III The Brewing of a Saturnalia of Speculation
25TRYING IT ON THE STRAY DOG
26ADVERTISING FOR THINKERS
27YES, "BUSINESS IS BUSINESS"
28FORTUNES THAT WERE MISSED
29THE TALE OF BULLFROG RUSH
30PRIZE FIGHTS AND MINING PROMOTION
31THE YEAR OF BIG FIGURES
32THE STORY OF GOLDFIELD CONSOLIDATED
33AT THE HEIGHT OF THE FRENZY
34CHAPTER IV The Greenwater Fiasco
35GETTING INTO THE GAME
36ALL THE COPPER IN THE WORLD
37THE COLLAPSE OF GREENWATER
38THE SHAME AND THE BLAME
39CHAPTER V On the Eve of the Great Goldfield Smash
40THE RISE OF WINGFIELD AND NIXON
41THE WINNINGS OF A TENDERFOOT
42I AM LANDED HIGH AND DRY
43THE BEGINNING OF THE RAID
44SOME PERTINENT PERSONALITIES
45THE TIME WHEN MONEY TALKS
46CLOUDS IN THE WESTERN SKY
47FROM CREDIT TO CRASH
48DOWN WITH THE SULLIVAN TRUST COMPANY
49SOME HINDSIGHT THAT CAME TOO LATE
50CHAPTER VI Nipissing and Goldfield Con
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