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REMINISCENCES OF A STOCK OPERATOR: Jesse Livermore
Reminiscences of a Stock Operator.
It is a classic financial book, first published in 1923, written by Edwin Lefèvre. Widely regarded as a fictionalized biography of legendary trader Jesse Livermore, it offers a vivid and engaging account of his life and experiences in the stock and commodity markets during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Presented as the first-person narrative of "Larry Livingston," a thinly veiled pseudonym for Livermore, the book blends storytelling with timeless insights into trading psychology, market dynamics, and speculative strategies. The narrative follows Livingston’s journey from a young boy working in bucket shops, where he hopes to apply his trading instincts, to becoming a prominent speculator navigating the booms and busts of Wall Street. Through his triumphs and failures, the book explores themes of risk management, discipline, and the emotional challenges of trading. It vividly captures the excitement and volatility of the markets, detailing famous episodes like the Panic of 1907 and Livermore’s bold market plays. Key lessons include the importance of understanding market trends, cutting losses quickly, and avoiding emotional decision-making. The book’s enduring appeal lies in its blend of practical wisdom and human drama, offering insights that remain relevant to traders and investors today. It’s celebrated for its storytelling and its ability to distill complex market principles into accessible, memorable anecdotes.
1923
Finance, Biography, Historical Fiction
Traders, investors, and anyone interested in financial markets or human psychology.
The book is a must-read for those seeking to understand the mindset of a speculator and the timeless truths of market behavior.
It is a classic financial book, first published in 1923, written by Edwin Lefèvre. Widely regarded as a fictionalized biography of legendary trader Jesse Livermore, it offers a vivid and engaging account of his life and experiences in the stock and commodity markets during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Presented as the first-person narrative of "Larry Livingston," a thinly veiled pseudonym for Livermore, the book blends storytelling with timeless insights into trading psychology, market dynamics, and speculative strategies. The narrative follows Livingston’s journey from a young boy working in bucket shops, where he hopes to apply his trading instincts, to becoming a prominent speculator navigating the booms and busts of Wall Street. Through his triumphs and failures, the book explores themes of risk management, discipline, and the emotional challenges of trading. It vividly captures the excitement and volatility of the markets, detailing famous episodes like the Panic of 1907 and Livermore’s bold market plays. Key lessons include the importance of understanding market trends, cutting losses quickly, and avoiding emotional decision-making. The book’s enduring appeal lies in its blend of practical wisdom and human drama, offering insights that remain relevant to traders and investors today. It’s celebrated for its storytelling and its ability to distill complex market principles into accessible, memorable anecdotes.
1923
Finance, Biography, Historical Fiction
Traders, investors, and anyone interested in financial markets or human psychology.
The book is a must-read for those seeking to understand the mindset of a speculator and the timeless truths of market behavior.
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About the author
Edwin Lefèvre
47 books80 followersEdwin Lefèvre (1871–1943) was an American journalist, writer, and statesman most noted for his writings on Wall Street.
George Edwin Henry Lefèvre was born in Colón, Colombia (now Republic of Panama). His father had sent Edwin to the United States when he was a boy and he was educated at Lehigh University where he received training as a mining engineer. However, at the age of nineteen, he began his career as a journalist and eventually became a stockbroker, as well.
During the 1909–1913 presidency of William Howard Taft, Lefèvre served as ambassador to a number of countries including Italy, Spain, and France. Lefevre did work as a broker on Wall Street and was the financial writer for the New York Sun newspaper. He later returned to his home in Vermont where he resumed his literary work, providing short stories for magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post and writing novels.
George Edwin Henry Lefèvre was born in Colón, Colombia (now Republic of Panama). His father had sent Edwin to the United States when he was a boy and he was educated at Lehigh University where he received training as a mining engineer. However, at the age of nineteen, he began his career as a journalist and eventually became a stockbroker, as well.
During the 1909–1913 presidency of William Howard Taft, Lefèvre served as ambassador to a number of countries including Italy, Spain, and France. Lefevre did work as a broker on Wall Street and was the financial writer for the New York Sun newspaper. He later returned to his home in Vermont where he resumed his literary work, providing short stories for magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post and writing novels.
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