The banker and the bear : The story of a corner in lard by Henry Kitchell Webster
“The Banker and the Bear: The Story of a Corner in Lard” by Henry Kitchell Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. It appears to center on the world of finance and business intrigue, focusing on family dynamics, ambition, and market speculation. The main character is John Bagsbury, a serious and driven banker seeking to modernize and control his father's old and conservative savings bank, set against a backdrop
of personal relationships and rivalries among financiers. The opening of the novel introduces the Bagsbury family and their banking legacy, revealing the emotional rifts and ambitions that drive the characters. We learn about John’s difficult relationship with his father, his departure to another bank under the influence of the speculator Melville Sponley, and his eventual return to fight for control of the family’s institution after his father’s death. The narrative then broadens to include Dick Haselridge, John’s niece, whose arrival brings new perspectives and emotional resonance to the family. Initial chapters depict John’s struggles against a restrictive will, the maneuverings required to gain control of the bank, and the interconnected personal and professional lives of those around him. The story sets the stage for high-stakes business drama, introducing the pivotal figures and motives that will drive the coming conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Webster, Henry Kitchell, 1875-1932 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 00003593 |
| Title | The banker and the bear : The story of a corner in lard |
| Original Publication | United States: The Macmillan Company, 1900. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Peter Becker, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Didactic fiction |
| Subject | Social problems -- Fiction |
| Subject | Political fiction |
| Subject | Bankers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75767 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 329 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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