The Mississippi Bubble

""The Mississippi Bubble"" is a historical novel written by Emerson Hough, first published in 1902. The story is set in the early 18th century and revolves around the infamous financial scandal known as the Mississippi Bubble, which occurred in France during the reign of King Louis XV. The main character of the novel is John Law, a Scottish economist and financier who was responsible for creating the bubble. Law's plan was to establish a trading company in France that would have exclusive rights to trade with the French colonies in Louisiana and Canada. He convinced the French government to invest heavily in his company, which caused the stock prices to skyrocket. The bubble eventually burst, leading to a financial crisis that affected the entire country. The novel follows Law's rise and fall, as well as the lives of several other characters who were affected by the scandal. It provides a fascinating insight into the financial and political climate of France during this time period, as well as the consequences of greed and ambition. Hough's writing style is engaging and informative, making ""The Mississippi Bubble"" a must-read for anyone interested in financial history or 18th-century France.1902. How the Star of Good Fortune Rose and Set and Rose Again, by a Woman�������s Grace, for one John Law of Lauriston. Hough�������s literary career grew out of his taking camping trips and writing about them for publication. His body of work eventually included 27 novels and hundreds of short stories and articles. The book begins: Gentlemen, this is America! The speaker cast upon the cloth-covered table a singular object, whose like none of those present had ever seen. They gathered about and bent over it curiously. This is that America, the speaker repeated. Here you have it, barbaric, wonderful, abounding! See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.