Harriman Vs. Hill
Author | : Larry Haeg (Jr.) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:1350856746 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Harriman Vs. Hill written by Larry Haeg (Jr.) and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an account of the 1901 struggle for control of the Northern Pacific Railway between railroad tycoons James J. Hill and Edward Harriman, and various other wealthy investors, that caused the first-ever stock market crash on the New York Stock Exchange. Discusses the history of the clash between the two men, their eventual compromise which prevented Wall Street's collapse, and the legacy of the battle in today's economic markets.