Life Of James Fisk, Jr.; Great Frauds Of The Tammany Ring; Lights And Shadows Of New York Life Josie

""The Life of James Fisk, Jr.; Great Frauds of the Tammany Ring; Lights and Shadows of New York Life"" is a non-fiction book written by Willoughby Jones. It is a comprehensive account of the life of James Fisk, Jr., a prominent businessman and stockbroker in the late 19th century. The book details Fisk's rise to power, his involvement in various fraudulent schemes, and his eventual downfall. The book also delves into the corrupt political climate of New York City during Fisk's time, particularly the notorious Tammany Ring. Jones exposes the great frauds perpetrated by this political machine, including bribery, extortion, and election rigging. One of the most intriguing elements of the book is the story of Josie Mansfield, known as ""The Siren."" Mansfield was a beautiful and seductive woman who had a scandalous affair with Fisk. Jones explores the details of their relationship and the impact it had on Fisk's personal and professional life. Finally, the book delves into the shocking assassination of Fisk by Edward S. Stokes, one of his former business partners. Jones provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the murder and the subsequent trial. Overall, ""The Life of James Fisk, Jr.; Great Frauds of the Tammany Ring; Lights and Shadows of New York Life"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of New York City, the stock market, or the darker side of American politics and business.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.