Silver and Gold

""Silver and Gold: Or Both Sides of the Shield"" is a book written by John Sherman in 1895. The book explores the debate surrounding the use of silver and gold as currency in the United States during the late 19th century. Sherman was a prominent politician and served as the Secretary of the Treasury under President Rutherford B. Hayes. In the book, he presents arguments for and against the use of silver as a currency and provides a historical context for the debate. Sherman also discusses the impact of the gold standard on the economy and the political implications of the issue. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American currency and the political debates surrounding monetary policy in the late 19th century.Also Authored By John G. Carlisle, Edward Atkinson, William M. Stewart, W. J. Bryan William A Peffer, William H. Harvey, Benjamin R. Tillman And Others. A Symposium Of The Views Of All Parties On The Currency Question As Expressed By Their Leading Advocates.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.