The Berengaria Exchange: The Lively Account Of A Floating Stock Exchange During The Fateful Work Of The 1929 Crash
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Paul Knapp
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Dial Press., 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor chips, markings and discolouration to DJ.
This compelling historical account, The Berengaria Exchange: The Lively Account Of A Floating Stock Exchange During The Fateful Work Of The 1929 Crash, chronicles a unique financial phenomenon aboard the luxurious ocean liner Berengaria. It uncovers the audacious operations of a stock exchange that continued to trade even as the world economy teetered on the brink of collapse in 1929. The narrative presents a vivid picture of the individuals involved, their high-stakes dealings, and the dramatic atmosphere of a floating market amidst global financial turmoil. Knapp illustrates the extraordinary circumstances and the human drama that unfolded during one of history's most significant economic downturns, offering a fascinating glimpse into an overlooked chapter of financial history.
Author: Paul Knapp
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Dial Press., 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor chips, markings and discolouration to DJ.
This compelling historical account, The Berengaria Exchange: The Lively Account Of A Floating Stock Exchange During The Fateful Work Of The 1929 Crash, chronicles a unique financial phenomenon aboard the luxurious ocean liner Berengaria. It uncovers the audacious operations of a stock exchange that continued to trade even as the world economy teetered on the brink of collapse in 1929. The narrative presents a vivid picture of the individuals involved, their high-stakes dealings, and the dramatic atmosphere of a floating market amidst global financial turmoil. Knapp illustrates the extraordinary circumstances and the human drama that unfolded during one of history's most significant economic downturns, offering a fascinating glimpse into an overlooked chapter of financial history.