The Money Manias: The Eras of Great Speculation in America, 1770-1970Weybright and Talley, 1974 - 397 pages |
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... bonds . These men had had experience in investment in English canals , and doubtless expected to make large profits on similar investments in New York . Some Dutch bankers took bonds , and the Holland Land Company announced a large land ...
... bonds . These men had had experience in investment in English canals , and doubtless expected to make large profits on similar investments in New York . Some Dutch bankers took bonds , and the Holland Land Company announced a large land ...
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... bonds secured by the state's credit , so that even should the canals fail , the bonds would be redeemed . This would attract purchasers , he said , as well as lower the interest charges . The board followed his advice , but even then ...
... bonds secured by the state's credit , so that even should the canals fail , the bonds would be redeemed . This would attract purchasers , he said , as well as lower the interest charges . The board followed his advice , but even then ...
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... bonds . The Mainline had failed financially , even though it had aided in the state's economic development . Maryland underwent a similar experience . In 1840 the state's funded debt was more than $ 15 million , and interest charges on ...
... bonds . The Mainline had failed financially , even though it had aided in the state's economic development . Maryland underwent a similar experience . In 1840 the state's funded debt was more than $ 15 million , and interest charges on ...
Contents
A Great National Project | 33 |
Speculation in Slaves | 69 |
The Comstock Lode | 99 |
Copyright | |
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