The Money Manias: The Eras of Great Speculation in America, 1770-1970Weybright and Talley, 1974 - 397 pages |
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Page 123
... major operator . At the time the stock was selling for around $ 280 , was a good producer , and had claims on land being worked by Uncle Sam and Overman Mines . Sharon hoped to gain control of North America , sue the other mines , see ...
... major operator . At the time the stock was selling for around $ 280 , was a good producer , and had claims on land being worked by Uncle Sam and Overman Mines . Sharon hoped to gain control of North America , sue the other mines , see ...
Page 217
... major European nation as well as those in Asia and other parts of the world . But trade relations were not good . Standard charged the Europeans higher prices than it did the Americans , knowing they had no other major supplier . Then ...
... major European nation as well as those in Asia and other parts of the world . But trade relations were not good . Standard charged the Europeans higher prices than it did the Americans , knowing they had no other major supplier . Then ...
Page 339
... major tender offer for Hartford Fire Insurance , the department attacked the plan and sought an injunction against it . In mid - 1969 it appeared the government would attempt to force Geneen into a series of divestitures . Undaunted ...
... major tender offer for Hartford Fire Insurance , the department attacked the plan and sought an injunction against it . In mid - 1969 it appeared the government would attempt to force Geneen into a series of divestitures . Undaunted ...
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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