The Nature And Uses Of Money And Mixed Currency: With A History Of The Wickaboag Bank (1857) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781167176852)

""The Nature and Uses of Money and Mixed Currency: With a History of the Wickaboag Bank"" is a book written by Amasa Walker and originally published in 1857. The book provides a detailed examination of the concept of money and its various uses, as well as the history and operations of the Wickaboag Bank, a small bank located in Massachusetts during the mid-19th century. The book begins with an overview of the nature of money, including its definition, functions, and various forms. It then delves into the history of money, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the modern era. The book also explores the role of money in society, including its impact on economic growth and development, as well as its influence on politics and culture.One of the key features of the book is its detailed account of the Wickaboag Bank, which was founded in 1833 and operated until 1857. The book provides a comprehensive history of the bank, including its founding, growth, and eventual demise. It also examines the bank's operations, including its use of mixed currency and the challenges it faced in managing its finances.Overall, ""The Nature and Uses of Money and Mixed Currency: With a History of the Wickaboag Bank"" provides a valuable insight into the world of banking and finance during the mid-19th century, as well as a deeper understanding of the nature and uses of money.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.

Author: Amasa Walker
ISBN-10: 1167176855
ISBN-13: 9781167176852
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 88
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d