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AM K's avatar

I must say it: You, sir, write impeccably fascinating history. Sincere thanks for these essays.

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Daniel Moran's avatar

Well done.

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Alexis Ludwig's avatar

Great stuff indeed, written with just the right amount of color and detail.

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Sukie Crandall's avatar

Today’s is a good one.

Of course, currently the main profiteer is in the Oval Office, a different kind of Gold Office than Gould’s.

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David Perlmutter's avatar

Gould and Fisk sound like they were the Henry Gondorff and Johnny Hooker ("The Sting") of the 19th century.

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