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100 1 _aHough, Emerson,
_d1857-1923
245 1 4 _aThe Mississippi Bubble :
_bHow the Star of Good Fortune Rose and Set and Rose Again, by a Woman's Grace, for One John Law of Lauriston
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mississippi_Bubble
500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-10
508 _aE-text prepared by Rick Niles, John Hagerson, Jon King, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Mississippi Bubble" by Emerson Hough is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the historical figure John Law of Lauriston, a Scottish gambler and financier whose life intertwines with significant events in early American history, particularly the speculative bubble involving the Mississippi Company and the allure of wealth in the New World. Themes of adventure, romance, and the clash of cultures are likely explored through the interactions of Law and other characters in the narrative. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to a group of young Englishmen engaged in a lively discussion at a gaming table, where one of the characters, Monsieur du Mesne, presents an Indian moccasin as a symbol of the riches and exotic allure of America. The ensuing banter leads to deeper reflections on the opportunities and dangers within the New World, as well as a budding intrigue related to native women and various observations about life in America. As du Mesne recounts his experiences and ambitions, the novel sets the stage for John Law's later encounters and challenges, notably capturing the excitement and misunderstandings that come with exploring unfamiliar territories and cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLaw, John, 1671-1729 -- Fiction
700 1 _aHutt, Henry,
_d1875-1950
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14001
999 _c55389
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