""Jay Cooke: Financier of the Civil War V1"" is a biographical work by Ellis Paxson Oberholtzer that chronicles the life and career of Jay Cooke, a prominent American financier who played a crucial role in financing the Union's efforts during the Civil War. The book covers Cooke's early life and his rise to prominence as a banker and financier in the mid-19th century, as well as his work with the government during the war. It also examines Cooke's role in the development of the American railroad system and his involvement in other major economic and political events of the time. This first volume of the two-part series provides a detailed and comprehensive look at Cooke's life and legacy, offering insight into the man behind the money and his impact on American history.""In Two Volumes.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.