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A fiery pamphlet of the early 1920s, this work launches a blunt critique of America’s central banking system, depicting it as a looming “monster” whose influence the author believes is both hidden and harmful. Drawing vivid analogies—from wounded mother ducks to an octopus with many tentacles—the prose aims to make complex financial mechanisms feel tangible and urgent for everyday readers.
The author gathers data straight from the Federal Reserve’s own reports and public records, presenting it as a “volley of truth” intended to stir public awareness rather than propose a tidy reform. Chapters trace the system’s origins, its structural “stuffing,” and the ways in which wealth is allegedly siphoned and concealed.
Written with a mix of polemical fervor and a grassroots‑style call to action, the book invites listeners to examine the institution’s real workings and consider what a truly fair financial system might require.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (126K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2017-07-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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