Resumption And The Silver Question: Embracing A Sketch Of The Coinage And Of The Legal Tender Currencies Of The United States And Other Nations (1878)

By Henry Varnum Poor

Book Overview

Resumption And The Silver Question is a book written by Henry Varnum Poor in 1878. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the coinage and legal tender currencies of the United States and other nations. The author examines the silver question, which was a major political and economic issue during the late 19th century. Poor explores the debate over the use of silver as a currency and its impact on the economy. He also discusses the resumption of specie payments, which was the process of returning to a gold standard after the Civil War. The book includes a historical sketch of the coinage of the United States and other countries, as well as an analysis of the legal tender currencies used in these nations. Poor's work is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of currency and monetary policy.A Handbook For The Times.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164893785
• ISBN13: 9781164893783
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"