The Perils Of Pearl Street

The Perils of Pearl Street: Including a Taste of the Dangers of Wall Street is a book written by Asa Greene and originally published in 1834. The book is a satirical novel that explores the corrupt and immoral practices of Wall Street and the financial industry in the early 19th century. The story follows the lives of several characters who work on Pearl Street, which was a hub of financial activity at the time. The protagonist, Richard, is a young clerk who is swept up in the greed and deception of his colleagues and superiors. As he climbs the ranks of the financial industry, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the corrupt practices he witnesses. The book is a scathing critique of the financial industry and the culture of greed that permeated it in the early 19th century. It is also a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked capitalism and the importance of ethical business practices. Overall, The Perils of Pearl Street is a fascinating and insightful look into the history of finance in America and the moral challenges that have always accompanied it.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.