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So wild was the passion for new enterprises, that one had only to announce a scheme to find people ready to take shares in it.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “So wild was the passion for new enterprises, that one had only to announce a scheme to find people ready to take shares…”
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This statement captures the fervor for investment during a time of economic optimism, reflecting societal attitudes.
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