Bidwell's Travels, from Wall Street to London Prison: Fifteen Years in Solitude

"Bidwell's Travels, from Wall Street to London Prison: Fifteen Years in Solitude" by Austin Bidwell, is an autobiography that chronicles a man's descent from an innocent youth in Brooklyn to a convicted criminal serving a life sentence. It shows how Bidwell’s upbringing and lack of experience led him to the deceptive world of Wall Street, where the temptation of quick riches overshadowed his morals. Despite a supportive family, his naivety guided him toward crime and risky schemes, resulting in his imprisonment in London. The story vividly illustrates the perils of poor choices and the harsh repercussions within a fast-evolving America and the morally questionable allure of wealth.