The Mississippi Bubble : How the Star of Good Fortune Rose and Set and Rose Again, by a Woman's Grace, for One John Law of Lauriston

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hough, Emerson, 1857-1923

Contributor:

Hutt, Henry, 1875-1950

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Rick Niles, John Hagerson, Jon King, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mississippi_Bubble

Release date is 2004-11-10