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""John Law: The Projector"" is a historical novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth and published in 1881. The story is based on the life of John Law, a Scottish economist and financial speculator who was instrumental in the development of the Mississippi Company, which was... Read Full Overview

William Harrison Ainsworth (4 February 1805 - 3 January 1882) was an English historical novelist born at King Street in Manchester. He trained as a lawyer, but the legal profession held no attraction for him. While completing his legal studies in London he met the publisher John... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Reprint of the original, first published in 1867.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1867.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

John Law: The Projector is a historical novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth and published in 1881. The book tells the story of John Law, a Scottish economist and financier who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. Law is known for his role in the Mississippi Company,... Read Full Overview

John Law: The Projector (1881) is a historical novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth. The book is set in 18th century France and tells the story of John Law, a Scottish economist who becomes the financial advisor to the Duke of Orleans, the regent of France. Law is known... Read Full Overview