"Business Adventures remains the best business book I've ever read." -- Bill Gates, The Wall Street Journal

What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox, and the unbelievable scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety; these notable and fascinating accounts are as relevant today to understanding the intricacies of corporate life as they were when the events happened.

Stories about Wall Street are infused with drama and adventure and reveal the machinations and volatile nature of the world of finance. Longtime New Yorker contributor John Brooks's insightful reportage is so full of personality and critical detail that whether he is looking at the astounding market crash of 1962, the collapse of a well-known brokerage firm, or the bold attempt by American bankers to save the British pound, one gets the sense that history repeats itself.

Five additional stories on equally fascinating subjects round out this wonderful collection that will both entertain and inform readers... Business Adventures is truly financial journalism at its liveliest and best.

• We started tracking this book on July 11, 2014.
• This book was $9.99 when we started tracking it.
• The price of this book has changed 409 times in the past 3,895 days.
• The current price of this book is $2.99 last checked 5 hours ago.
• This book is at its lowest price in the past 90 days.
• This lowest price this book has been offered at in the past year is $1.99.
• The lowest price to date was $1.13 last reached on November 25, 2017.
• This book has been $1.13 one time since we started tracking it.
• The highest price to date was $14.24 last reached on January 31, 2025.
• This book has been $14.24 one time since we started tracking it.

• Business & MoneyBiography & HistoryCompany Histories

• Text-to-Speech: Disabled
• Lending: Disabled
• Print Length: 468 Pages
• File Size: 52 KB