Jesse Lauriston Livermore was a famed American stock trader known for his huge successes and devastating failures in the early 20th century. Starting as a "chalkboard boy" in a Boston brokerage, he became hugely wealthy as a trader first in "bucket shops" and then on the exchange in New York. Livermore made millions in the Panic of 1907, the roaring 20's and in the 1929 market crash. His experiences are chronicled in the classic "Reminiscences of a Stock Operator" by Edwin Lefèvre.

Despite his legendary wins, Livermore went bankrupt numerous times and faced personal challenges, culminating in his tragic suicide in 1940. His legacy endures as an influential figure in financial history.

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Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin Lefèvre: https://amzn.to/496874U
How to Trade in Stocks by Jesse Livermore: https://amzn.to/4baKom1

Online Sources
New York Times Time Machine: https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/browser
Time Magazine Archives: https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,847596-2,00.html
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Livermore

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