Murphy, Sharon Ann, 1974-

Investing in life : insurance in antebellum America / Sharon Ann Murphy. - 1 online resource (410 pages) : illustrations. - Studies in early American economy and society from the Library Company of Philadelphia . - Studies in early American economy and society from the Library Company of Philadelphia. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780801899478 (e-book)


Life insurance--History--United States--19th century.
Insurance companies--History--United States--19th century.


United States--Economic conditions--To 1865.


Electronic books.

HG8951 / .M87 2010eb

368.3200973/09034