Main Street and Wall Street is a book written by William Z. Ripley that explores the relationship between small town America and the financial centers of the country. The book delves into the history of both Main Street and Wall Street, as well as the cultural and economic differences between the two. Ripley examines the impact of Wall Street on Main Street, including the effects of corporate consolidation, the rise of chain stores, and the decline of small businesses. He also explores the role of Main Street in shaping American culture and values. The book is a fascinating look at the intersection of finance and culture in America, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American business and society.This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.