The Mississippi Bubble: How the Star of Good Fortune Rose and Set and Rose Again, by a Woman's Grace, for One John Law of Lauriston
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"The Mississippi Bubble" by Emerson Hough is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the historical figure John Law of Lauriston, a Scottish gambler and financier whose life intertwines with significant events in early American history, particularly the speculative bubble involving the Mississippi Company and the allure of wealth in the New World. Themes of adventure, romance, and the clash of cultures are likely explored through the interactions of Law and other characters in the narrative. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to a group of young Englishmen engaged in a lively discussion at a gaming table, where one of the characters, Monsieur du Mesne, presents an Indian moccasin as a symbol of the riches and exotic allure of America. The ensuing banter leads to deeper reflections on the opportunities and dangers within the New World, as well as a budding intrigue related to native women and various observations about life in America. As du
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