Jubilee Jim

"Jubilee Jim: The Life of Colonel James Fisk, Jr." is a vivid and engaging biography that chronicles the life of one of the Gilded Age's most colorful and controversial figures. Written by Robert H. Fuller, this work explores the audacious career of James Fisk, Jr., a man whose rapid ascent from a peddler to a powerful Wall Street financier epitomized the era's spirit of unbridled ambition and economic expansion.The narrative delves into Fisk's involvement in some of the most infamous financial episodes in American history, most notably the battle for control of the Erie Railroad and the 1869 gold market corner that led to Black Friday. Beyond his business dealings, the book captures Fisk's persona as a grand showman, a militia leader, and a prominent socialite in nineteenth-century New York. Through detailed accounts of his partnerships with figures like Jay Gould and his ties to the political machinery of Tammany Hall, "Jubilee Jim: The Life of Colonel James Fisk, Jr." offers a compelling look at the excesses, scandals, and dramatic shifts of the post-Civil War landscape. This biography remains a significant historical resource for understanding the complexities of early American corporate power and the vibrant, often chaotic nature of the Gilded Age.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

Pages: 600, Paperback, Tradd Street Press