The dream of prosperity in Colonial America

Wright, Louis B. 1899-1984.

The dream of prosperity in Colonial America [by] Louis B. Wright. - [New York] New York University Press, 1965. - 96 p. 22 cm. - Anson G. Phelps lectureship on early American history .

Includes bibliographical references.

Preface.--American cornucopia for all the world.--The lure of fish, furs, wine, and silk.--Cures for all the ills of mankind.--The continuing dream of an economic Utopia.

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Great Britain--Colonies--Economic conditions.--America
United States--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.

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