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Six Days in October: The Stock Market Crash of 1929
156 pp.
| Atheneum |
September, 2002 |
TradeISBN 0-689-84276-7$$17.95
(2)
4-6
Tracing the trajectory of the 1929 stock market crash across six days, Blumenthal provides a vividly drawn picture of Wall Street pandemonium, introduces key players, and explains often complex concepts. Illustrated with well-chosen black-and-white photos and reproductions (including editorial cartoons, balance sheets, and newspaper ads), the text contains colorful details that enhance the overarching story. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2003