Salem Massachusetts, known for its Witch Trials and for putting on a great show at Halloween, also produced America’s first millionaire and in 1800, it was the richest city in the U.S. Why?
Dr. Vanita Shastri explains Salem’s riches came out of its maritime trade in the East Indies in “The Salem-India Story: Maritime Trade between Salem, Massachusetts, and India 1788-1845.” Her book is published by the Meru Educational Foundation.
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