The Plunger: A Tale of the Wheat Pit by Edward Jerome Dies Hardcover Book
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The Plunger: A Tale of the Wheat Pit by Edward Jerome Dies Hardcover Book. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. Title The Plunger. Format Hardcover. The Plunger by Edward Jerome Dies Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description "The Plunger: A Tale of the Wheat Pit" provides a gripping account of the high-stakes world of grain speculation during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Centered on the career of Benjamin P. Hutchinson, the legendary trader known as "Old Hutch," the narrative explores the volatile environment of the Chicago Board of Trade. It details the dramatic attempt to corner the wheat market in 1888, illustrating the immense power and sudden ruin that characterized the era's financial the lens of Hutchinson's rise and fall, the work provides a vivid portrayal of the "pit"-a place where fortunes were made and lost in a single day. The book serves as both a biography and a historical study of the evolution of the American commodity markets, capturing the psychological intensity of speculation and the early regulatory struggles of the trading floors. Readers interested in business history, economic shifts, and the origins of modern financial markets will find this a fascinating exploration of a pivotal era in American commerce. By documenting the life of one of the most daring figures in financial history, the work sheds light on the mechanisms of market manipulation and the enduring nature of human 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 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 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. Details ISBN 1025908163 ISBN-13 9781025908168 Title The Plunger Author Edward Jerome Dies Format Hardcover Year 2026 Pages 274 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178588351; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
