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Promethean Fire and the Age of Counterfeit Money
A sprawling critique likens counterfeit money to a mask and argues the era is defined by fire as the dominant force shaping modern life. It notes Promethean imagery, scientific fire as a driver of industry, and references to Perrysburg, Maumee, and Lake Erie shipbuilding amid coastal speculation and Texan news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Ton
Prometheus
Thanderblis
Midas
Costi
Orme
Armel
Lake Erie
Toledo
Manhattan
Maumee City
Sainos
James Wolcott
J. Hollister & Co
David Wilkeson
Perrysburgh
Perrysburg
Texas
Texican
Joseph Powell
Brazoria
Houston
Velasco Herald
Degran
27Th Ul
Neuces
Bexar
Copango, &c
Ware
Gavelston
Invincible
Juliva Cesar
Gavelatca
Wabret
Mschooner
Flash
Herald
Varn
Julius Cesar
Mapton
An Saan Ige
Miami
Lake
Maumee
Meath
Paca Allen
Cl. Allen
H.gibbons
Bar Anler
Y Allen de Gibbons
Maumar City
Dune
Lote
Defiance
Williameco
Ohio
Delamer
Hanaut
Indeuil
Deflunco
Wabnah and Erie Cnc
Ividinn
Titlin
Holgate
H. G. Philips
Ans
John Evans
Wm. Dafiruce
Acker & Kandy
Sunes
Torr
EADY
Akor & Kanady
Meeumea
Sune
UIT
Naplers
Kor & Kanady
H. Co Nant
Wainullell
Lucas County
Terry
Jonns
ALLEN
D&co
Naumer City
Smith & Crowell
Meal Sahity
India
Milely Sant & Crowll
Danty
Mausneo
Conmmissionae of
Insalventa
Wucawcnunty
Stapler & Dudley
Watervilley
Lucan
Court of Con. Pleas
Jomer F. Rages
William Clark
Whitmore Rangge
United States
Samuel Ewing
Awit
Jaman W. Kongige
Omer Sereariey
Anid