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Emerson Hough (1857-1923) was an American author best known for writing western and historical novels.

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

The Mississippi Bubble is a 1902 novel by American author Emerson Hough. It was Hough's first bestseller, and the fourth-best selling novel in the United States in 1902. The historical novel revolves around the story of John Law (1671-1729) and the "Mississippi Bubble", an economic... Read Full Overview

In "The Mississippi Bubble", Emerson Hough tells the story of John Law, a Scottish financier who played a key role in the creation of the Mississippi Company and the subsequent financial bubble that ensued. Hough provides a vivid and engaging account of this pivotal moment... Read Full Overview

""The Mississippi Bubble"" is a historical fiction novel written by Emerson Hough. The story is set in the early 18th century in France and focuses on the infamous financial scheme known as the Mississippi Bubble. The main character, John Law, is a Scottish economist who convinces... Read Full Overview

Excerpt from The Mississippi Bubble: How the Star of Good Fortune Rose and Set and Rose Again Book II: The Door Of The West; The Storm; Au Large; The Pathway Of The Waters; Messasebe; Maize; The Brink Of Change; Tous Sauvages; The Dream; By The Hilt Of The Sword; The Iroquois;... Read Full Overview

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