Eleazar Lord

Broschiertes Buch

Six Letters On The Necessity And Practicability Of A National Currency

And The Principles And Measures Essential To It (1862)

Beschreibung

""Six Letters On The Necessity And Practicability Of A National Currency: And The Principles And Measures Essential To It"" is a book written by Eleazar Lord in 1862. The book discusses the importance and feasibility of establishing a national currency for the United States. Lord argues that a national currency is necessary for the stability and growth of the country's economy, and outlines the principles and measures that are essential for its implementation. The book provides a detailed analysis of the economic conditions of the time and the challenges faced by the country in establishing a national currency. It also discusses the role of government and the banking system in the process. ""Six Letters On The Necessity And Practicability Of A National Currency: And The Principles And Measures Essential To It"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States' financial system and the development of its currency.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.

Autor

Eleazar Lord (September 9, 1788 - June 3, 1871) was an American author, educator, first president of the Erie Railroad, and deacon of the First Protestant Dutch Church. Lord was a banker; he founded and served as president of the Manhattan Insurance Company from 1821 to 1834; he was the first president of the Erie Railroad Company; he was a close friend of the New York University; and he helped to establish theological seminaries in East Windsor, Connecticut, and Auburn, New York. His major publications include Principles of Currency, Geological Cosmogony, and an expanded edition of Lempriere's Biographical Dictionary. Eleazar Lord was born in Franklin, Connecticut, on September 9, 1788. His early childhood was spent in the calm scenes of that even-tenored rural vicinage, where he received his elementary education in the district schools. at 1804, at the age of sixteen, he left home and began working as a clerk at a business in Norwich. In 1808, he returned home to prepare for college under the supervision of the Rev. Dr. Lee of Lisbon, a member of whose church (Presbyterian) he joined in 1809.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 60
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 103g
• ISBN-13: 9781437026528
• ISBN-10: 1437026524
• Artikelnr.: 25512526