The Writings Of William Paterson V2: Founder Of The Bank Of England (1858)

by William Paterson

Book Overview

The Writings of William Paterson V2: Founder of the Bank of England (1858) is a book that compiles the written works of William Paterson, who is known as the founder of the Bank of England. The book is a collection of Paterson's letters, speeches, and other writings, which provide insight into his life and work. Paterson was a Scottish merchant and financier who played a significant role in the establishment of the Bank of England in 1694. He was also involved in the Darien Scheme, a failed attempt to establish a Scottish colony in Panama. The book offers readers a glimpse into the mind of a key figure in British economic history and sheds light on the early years of the Bank of England. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of finance and banking.With Biographical Notices Of The Author, His Contemporaries, And His Race. In Two Volumes.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104411156
• ISBN13: 9781104411152
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"