Friday, the Thirteenth: A Novel

Step back into the smoke and clamor of turn-of-the-century Wall Street with this complete, unabridged edition of Thomas William Lawson's 'Friday, the Thirteenth' (1907) — the original text in full, accompanied by a new introduction and reader's notes that illuminate its author and era. Written by the very man who helped stage some of the boldest stock campaigns in American history, the novel turns an insider's eye on a world of tickers, corners, and fortunes won and lost before lunch. At its heart lies a beguiling question: can superstition shape fate, or does belief itself move markets? Blending brisk financial intrigue with romance and wry humor, Lawson's only novel remains a fascinating document of its age — and of the timeless anxieties that swirl around money, luck, and ambition. Whether you come for the history, the drama, or the mystery of the unluckiest date on the calendar, this restored edition invites you to linger. Part of The Founding Texts Library.