Jubilee Jim: The Life Of Colonel James Fisk, Jr. (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428631106)

Jubilee Jim: The Life of Colonel James Fisk, Jr. is a biography written by Robert H. Fuller. The book explores the life of James Fisk, Jr., a prominent businessman and financier during the Gilded Age in America. Fisk was known for his flamboyant personality, his involvement in the stock market, and his scandalous personal life. The book delves into Fisk's early life, his rise to wealth and power, and his relationships with notable figures of the time, including Jay Gould and Boss Tweed. It also covers the scandal that ultimately led to Fisk's downfall - his affair with the famous actress Josie Mansfield and the ensuing murder of his business partner, Edward Stokes. Fuller's biography provides a detailed and captivating account of Fisk's life, shedding light on the excesses and corruption of the Gilded Age. The book is well-researched and offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most colorful and controversial figures.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: 1428631100
ISBN-13: 9781428631106
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/08/2006
Pages: 596
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.32d