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

The Mississippi Bubble is a historical novel by Emerson Hough, published in 1902. It tells the story of John Law, a Scottish financier whose life is intertwined with the speculative Mississippi Bubble in early American history. The novel explores themes of adventure, romance, and cultural clashes as it reflects on the allure and dangers of wealth in the New World. Hough's first bestseller, it became the top-selling book in America shortly after its release, highlighting the fascination with economic speculation and colonial life.