Capitalism by Gaslight Illuminating the Economy of Nineteenth-Century America |
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| Editor:
| Luskey, Brian P.
Woloson, Wendy A. |
| Series title: | Early American Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8122-9102-5 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2015 |
| Publisher: | University of Pennsylvania Press
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $65.00 |
Book Description:
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A compelling history of nineteenth-century economic, social, and cultural life, Capitalism by Gaslight explores the blurred boundary between legitimate and illegitimate economic activity, describing the dealings of prostitutes, dealers in dirty books and used goods, mock auctioneers, illegal slavers, and other entrepreneurs.
A compelling history of nineteenth-century economic, social, and cultural life, Capitalism by Gaslight explores the blurred boundary between legitimate and illegitimate economic activity, describing the dealings of prostitutes, dealers in dirty books and used goods, mock auctioneers, illegal slavers, and other entrepreneurs.