Originally published in 1874, A History of American Currency offers a comprehensive survey of the monetary systems that have existed in the United States from colonial times to the late 19th century. Sumner's detailed analysis sheds light on the political, economic, and social forces that have shaped American monetary policy throughout its history. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American economics or the role of money in shaping our society. 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.