Lawson, Thomas William 1857-1925 creator text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Frenzied Finance, Vol. 1: The Crime of Amalgamated" by Thomas William Lawson is a critical historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the intricacies of the financial world during a time of immense corporate evolution, focusing on the infamous Amalgamated Copper Company and the corrupt practices of the financial elite. Lawson aims to expose the "System" that allows colossal corporations to exploit public funds and manipulate financial markets for their gain, putting a spotlight on key figures like Henry H. Rogers and John D. Rockefeller." "The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the backdrop of Lawson's experiences within high finance and the formation of Amalgamated Copper. He shares insights into the financial manipulations that allowed this corporation to defraud investors and highlights his own role and subsequent realization of being ensnared by a corrupt financial system. The account begins with the foundation of the Amalgamated Copper Company, illustrating how it was built on shady dealings and misrepresentations. Lawson begins to outline the broader implications of these practices, preparing to delve deeper into the motivations and machinations that define this tumultuous period in corporate America." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-08-16 Produced by Barbara Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Speculation Gas companies -- Massachusetts -- Boston Standard Oil Company Insurance -- United States Amalgamated Copper Co. HG Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26330 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26330 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133613.0 26330