Jubilee Jim: The Life Of Colonel James Fisk, Jr. (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162964614)

Jubilee Jim: The Life of Colonel James Fisk, Jr. is a biography written by Robert H. Fuller. The book tells the story of James Fisk, a flamboyant and controversial figure in American history who rose to prominence during the Gilded Age. Fisk was a financier and speculator who made a fortune in the railroad industry, but his life was also marked by scandal and controversy, including a notorious affair with the famous actress Josie Mansfield.Fuller's book provides a detailed account of Fisk's life and career, from his humble beginnings as a farm boy in Vermont to his rise to power in New York City. Along the way, the book explores Fisk's many business ventures, including his involvement in the Erie Railroad and his attempts to corner the gold market. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with Mansfield and other women, as well as his political ambitions and his role in the corrupt politics of the era.Jubilee Jim is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a complex and fascinating figure in American history. It offers readers a glimpse into the world of the Gilded Age, a time of great wealth and excess, but also of corruption and scandal. With its detailed research and lively prose, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of finance, politics, or American culture.How He Traveled With Van Amberg�������s Circus; Made A Fortune In Contraband Cotton, Lost It In Wall Street, Joined Jay Gould In Capturing The Erie Railroad, Fought Commodore Vanderbilt To A Draw, Exposed The Credit Mobilier, Ruined Daniel Drew, Ran The Fall River Line As Admiral, Organized And Put Through The Gold Panic And The Disaster Of Black Friday, Brought French Opera Bouffe To America, Became Colonel Of The Ninth Regiment, Fell In Love And Was Murdered By His Bosom Friend Edward S. Stokes.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.

Author: Robert H. Fuller
ISBN-10: 1162964618
ISBN-13: 9781162964614
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 598
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.74lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.21d