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100 1 _aBidwell, Austin
245 1 0 _aBidwell's Travels, from Wall Street to London Prison: Fifteen Years in Solitude
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-03-02
508 _aProduced by Afra Ullah and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Bidwell's Travels, from Wall Street to London Prison: Fifteen Years in Solitude" by George Bidwell is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows Bidwell's tumultuous journey from a naïve youth in Brooklyn to a life of crime in Wall Street, ultimately leading to a life sentence in a London prison for grand larceny. The book explores themes of moral failed opportunities and the consequences of one's choices, set against the backdrop of the rapidly changing American society. The opening of the autobiography paints a vivid picture of Bidwell's early life, detailing his inadequate education and sheltered upbringing. He reflects on the lack of preparation he received for the harsh realities of life, leading to his eventual plunge into the world of crime and speculation. With his father's encouraging words and mother's devout nature, Bidwell's path seems set for success, yet his ignorance and impulsivity ultimately place him in the morally ambiguous realm of Wall Street, where the allure of wealth overshadows ethical considerations. As he embarks on his exploits, it becomes apparent that he is ill-equipped to navigate the treacherous waters of crime and deceit, foreshadowing the turmoil that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCriminals -- Biography
653 _aBidwell, Austin
653 _aBank fraud -- England
653 _aBank of England
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24739
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