Paper Money

Paper Money: The Money of Civilization, An Issue by the State, and a Legal Tender in Payment of Taxes is a book written by James Harvey in 1877. The book is a detailed exploration of paper currency, its history, and its role in modern society. Harvey argues that paper money is a necessary and important tool for governments to regulate their economies and facilitate trade. He traces the history of paper money from its origins in China and Europe to its widespread adoption in the United States and other countries. The book also discusses the legal and economic implications of paper money, including its use as a legal tender for payment of taxes. Overall, Paper Money is a comprehensive and insightful examination of the role of paper currency in modern civilization.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.