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A Week in Wall Street By One Who Knows is a fascinating firsthand account of the feverish world of early 19th-century American finance, offering readers a vivid glimpse into the heart of New York’s financial district during the 1830s. Written by an anonymous author...
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Edinburgh Papers.Edinburgh Merchants and Merchandise in Old Times is a fascinating historical account that delves into the commercial life and mercantile traditions of Edinburgh, Scotland, during earlier centuries. Drawing from a wealth of archival sources, anecdotes,...
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Suggestions for Fairs and Bazaars is a comprehensive and practical guide designed to assist organizers, committees, and volunteers in planning and executing successful fundraising events, particularly fairs and bazaars. Originally published in the early 20th century,...
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One Thousand Ways to Make a Living: An Encyclopaedia of Plans to Make Money is a comprehensive and practical guidebook originally published in the early 20th century, designed to inspire and instruct readers in the art of earning a livelihood through a vast array of...
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A Discourse on Trade, and Other Matters Relative to it is a seminal work originally published in the late 17th century, attributed to Nicholas Barbon, a prominent English economist, physician, and financial innovator. This treatise offers a comprehensive examination of...
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Adventures in Thrift by Mrs. C. W. (Catherine White) Cassedy is a practical and engaging guide that explores the art of economical living in the early 20th century. Through a series of lively anecdotes, personal experiences, and hands-on advice, the author demonstrates...
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The Proposed Union of the Telegraph and Postal Systems: Statement of the Western Union Telegraph Company is a detailed historical document that explores the debate surrounding the potential merger of the United States telegraph and postal services in the late 19th...
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Fields, Factories and Workshops by Peter Kropotkin is a seminal work that explores the possibilities of a decentralized, cooperative, and sustainable society. First published in 1898, the book challenges the prevailing notions of industrial capitalism and centralized...
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Letters From an Old Time Salesman to His Son is a classic collection of heartfelt and practical advice, originally published in 1918, written by William L. Stidger. The book is structured as a series of personal letters from a seasoned, old-fashioned traveling salesman...
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How Paper Boxes Are Made: A Practical and Instructive Book is a comprehensive guide designed for beginners and aspiring manufacturers interested in the art and business of paper box making. This detailed manual walks readers through every step of the process, from the...
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How to Make Money by John V. Dunlap is a practical and insightful guide originally published in the early 20th century, designed to empower readers with the knowledge and strategies necessary to achieve financial success. Drawing from his own experiences and...
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The Personal Relation in Industry by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., is a seminal work exploring the human dimension within industrial organizations during the early 20th century. Drawing from his extensive experience in business and philanthropy, Rockefeller delves into the...
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A Tract on Monetary Reform, written by the renowned economist John Maynard Keynes and first published in 1923, is a seminal work that addresses the complex issues surrounding currency, inflation, and the management of national economies in the aftermath of World War I....
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Ye Olde Mint: Being a Brief Description of the First U.S. Mint, Established by Congress in the Year 1792, at Seventh Street and Sugar Alley (now Filbert Street), Philadelphia is a fascinating historical account that delves into the origins and early operations of the...
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Labour and the Popular Welfare by W. H. Mallock is a seminal work that delves into the intricate relationship between labor, capital, and the overall well-being of society. First published in the late 19th century, the book critically examines the prevailing economic...
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History of Merchant Shipping and Ancient Commerce Volume 3 (of 4) by W. S. Lindsay is a comprehensive and meticulously researched account that delves into the evolution of maritime trade and the development of merchant shipping from ancient times through the early...
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History of Merchant Shipping and Ancient Commerce Volume 2 (of 4) by W. S. Lindsay is a comprehensive and meticulously researched exploration of the evolution of maritime trade and the development of merchant shipping from ancient times through the early modern era....
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The Cycles of Speculation is a comprehensive exploration of the recurring patterns and psychological forces that drive financial markets, written by Thomas Gibson. First published in 1911, the book delves into the nature of speculation, examining how human emotions,...
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Rigby's Reliable Candy Teacher and Soda and Ice Cream Formulas is a comprehensive guidebook originally published in the early 20th century, designed for both aspiring and experienced confectioners, soda fountain operators, and ice cream makers. This detailed manual...
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Sweated Industry and the Minimum Wage by A. Cree and W. H. Beveridge is a seminal work that delves into the harsh realities of early 20th-century labor conditions in Britain, focusing on the phenomenon of sweated industries—sectors characterized by low wages, long...
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