The Rake's Progress in Finance is a book written by John Walter Cross and originally published in 1905. It is a comprehensive study of the financial world at the turn of the 20th century and the individuals who shaped it. The book explores the lives and careers of some of the most prominent figures in finance, including J.P. Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, and John D. Rockefeller. It delves into the inner workings of the stock market, banking, and other...