The Money Manias: The Eras of Great Speculation in America, 1770-1970Weybright and Talley, 1974 - 397 pages |
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Page 67
... appeared the United States itself might be no more , in which case the company's claims could have become worthless . Then , with the ending of the war after the defeat of Napoleon , and the coming of peace both in America and Europe ...
... appeared the United States itself might be no more , in which case the company's claims could have become worthless . Then , with the ending of the war after the defeat of Napoleon , and the coming of peace both in America and Europe ...
Page 164
... appeared in Kansas , and that state banned entry of Texas cattle for the rest of the year . State militia appeared on the border to enforce the rule , which meant that a goodly part of the " crop " had to be kept on the range that ...
... appeared in Kansas , and that state banned entry of Texas cattle for the rest of the year . State militia appeared on the border to enforce the rule , which meant that a goodly part of the " crop " had to be kept on the range that ...
Page 166
... appeared in Nebraska only during bad years , were seen in great numbers . Deer , antelope , wolves , and horses were growing long coats , a sure sign of bad weather brewing . Halos were seen around the sun in Wyoming , and the ...
... appeared in Nebraska only during bad years , were seen in great numbers . Deer , antelope , wolves , and horses were growing long coats , a sure sign of bad weather brewing . Halos were seen around the sun in Wyoming , and the ...
Contents
A Great National Project | 33 |
Speculation in Slaves | 69 |
The Comstock Lode | 99 |
Copyright | |
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The Money Manias: The Eras of Great Speculation in America, 1770-1970 Robert Sobel Limited preview - 2000 |
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