How Nylon Reshaped Seaford’s Economy
In Seaford, Delaware, DuPont’s nylon plant transformed the local economy and became a key asset in World War II, setting a global standard.
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The investment will return the cost thrice over!
Above: Detail from Francis William Edmonds’s “The Speculator” (1852). A rural couple listens skeptically to a representative of the Building Association, identified by the paper in his coat pocket. The salesman—whose top hat, pointed shoes,… Read More »The investment will return the cost thrice over!
Jilted, just like Miss Havisham
The story of Miss Havisham from Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations” haunted me for years. A young woman has bedecked her home for her wedding day. The guests have all arrived, the table is covered in… Read More »Jilted, just like Miss Havisham