A Handbook On Gold And Silver

A Handbook on Gold and Silver (1878) is a comprehensive reference on the economics, standards, and monetary roles of these precious metals, particularly in India and the British Empire. Spanning nearly 400 pages, it discusses bimetallism, coinage, currency systems, and the commercial impact of the “silver difficulty” and trade depressions . The handbook blends detailed historical facts with practical analysis, advocating fact-based policy responses to economic crises and emphasizing silver's central role in supporting colonial trade and financial stability.