History Of Money In America: From The Earliest Times To The Establishment Of The Constitution (1899)

""The History of Money in America: From the Earliest Times to the Establishment of the Constitution"" is a book written by Alexander Del Mar and published in 1899. In this book, Del Mar provides a comprehensive account of the evolution of money in America, from the earliest times to the establishment of the Constitution. He covers the use of shells, wampum, and other forms of currency by Native Americans, as well as the introduction of European coins and paper money. Del Mar also discusses the role of banks and the government in the development of the American monetary system, including the controversies surrounding the establishment of the first national bank. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of money and economics in America.""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.