The Mississippi Bubble by Emerson Hough
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hough, Emerson, 1857-1923 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Hutt, Henry, 1875-1950 |
| Title |
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 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mississippi_Bubble |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Rick Niles, John Hagerson, Jon King, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Law, John, 1671-1729 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14001 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-14001-8 |
| Release Date | Nov 10, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 774 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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