Narrates the rise of Dow Jones to the 1980s, emphasizing the

Wall Street Journal’s

pathbreaking transition from trade publication to the country’s first national newspaper. CW Barron and Barney Kilgore are the protagonists, the former for his world-renowned stature as a journalist and confidence of the elite, and the latter for introducing news analysis and quirky ‘A hed’ stories. Perforce, the author treats major economic and political events, and thereby delves into the growth and influence of the editorial page. Wendt’s work displays a now-quaint preoccupation with printing and delivery operations.