Frenzied Finance, Vol. 1: The Crime of Amalgamated

Name: Frenzied Finance, Vol. 1: The Crime of Amalgamated
Author: Thomas William Lawson

By Thomas William Lawson

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The narrative exposes the rise and operations of a vast copper combine and the financial system that enabled its growth, tracing how trusts, banks, insurance, and public funds were manipulated to concentrate wealth, detailing stock manipulations, deceptive corporate practices, and the human costs including ruin and legal fallout. Written by a businessman who participated in and observed events, it reconstructs schemes, personalities, and transactions across years to argue that systemic incentives, not only individuals, produced corruption and to call for reform and punishment. The account mixes investigative reportage, documentary evidence, and personal testimony.

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Thomas William Lawson

Thomas William Lawson was an American author and financier known for his critical examination of the financial industry in the early 20th century. His notable work, "Frenzied Finance, Vol. 1: The Crime of Amalgamated," delves into the complexities and corruptions of corporate finance, reflecting his own experiences in the stock market. In addition to his financial writings, Lawson also ventured into fiction with works like "Friday, the Thirteenth: A Novel," which showcases his narrative style and thematic concerns. His contributions to literature provide insight into the economic landscape of his time, blending both factual and fictional elements.