The Banker and the Bear

Name: The Banker and the Bear
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ISBN: 9781025241142

Henry Kitchell Webster

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English

Anson Street Press
12 December 2025

Money (Children's&YA)

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""The banker and the bear,"" with its telling subtitle ""The story of a corner in lard,"" is a masterful work by Henry Kitchell Webster that delves deep into the high-stakes world of finance and market speculation. This compelling narrative immerses readers in the intricate strategies of bankers and the dramatic repercussions of their quest to dominate commodity trading, focusing on a brazen attempt to corner the lard market.

More than a simple financial tale, Webster's book stands as a significant piece of didactic and political fiction. It offers sharp social commentary, skillfully intertwining the complexities of financial power with broader societal issues and political intrigue. The story serves as a penetrating examination of the ethical dilemmas, social problems, and profound influence wielded by those at the apex of the banking world.

Through its exploration of market dynamics and human ambition, ""The banker and the bear"" reveals timeless truths about risk, profit, and the societal impact of financial maneuvering. Its themes of economic power, political entanglements, and the human element within speculative markets continue to resonate, offering a captivating and insightful look into the enduring nature of finance and its far-reaching consequences.

This 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 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 work.

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.

By: Henry Kitchell Webster
Imprint: Anson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 354g
ISBN: 9781025241142
ISBN 10: 1025241142
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 12 December 2025
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active