Bidwell's Travels, from Wall Street to London Prison: Fifteen Years in Solitude
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"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.)
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| Author | Bidwell, Austin |
|---|---|
| Title | Bidwell's Travels, from Wall Street to London Prison: Fifteen Years in Solitude |
| Credits |
Produced by Afra Ullah and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Criminals -- Biography |
| Subject | Bidwell, Austin |
| Subject | Bank fraud -- England |
| Subject | Bank of England |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24739 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24739-7 |
| Release Date | Mar 2, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2971 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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