The Villainy of Stock-jobbers Detected, and the Causes of the Late Run Upon the Bank and Bankers Discovered and Considered

This pamphlet, published in 1720, is a scathing critique of the financial practices of the London stock market in the early 18th century. The author, Daniel Defoe, was a journalist and novelist famous for works such as Robinson Crusoe and Moll Flanders, and his wit and intelligence are evident throughout the text. The pamphlet includes detailed descriptions of the various financial schemes and scams that were prevalent at the time, as well as a call for greater regulation and oversight of the markets.

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