This book is a passionate defense of free land and free trade as the pillars of a prosperous and free society. Samuel Sullivan Cox offers insightful commentary on the economic and political systems that underpin American prosperity, as well as powerful arguments in favor of individual liberty and responsibility. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and future of American democracy and capitalism. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.