The Universal Counterfeit and Altered Bank Note Detector, at Sight (eBook)

A Comprehensive Guide to Authenticating Banknotes

Henry C. Foote (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
270 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406613614-7 (EAN)

Infos

Henry C. Foote's "The Universal Counterfeit and Altered Bank Note Detector, at Sight" serves as an essential guide for financial integrity in the 19th century, showcasing a thorough analysis of counterfeit banknotes and detection methods. Combining keen observation with practical advice, Foote employs a clear, didactic style, aiming to educate readers on the visual cues and techniques necessary for identifying fraudulent currency. Contextually, this work emerges amid the burgeoning expansion of banking systems, as the proliferation of paper money necessitated means to guard against deception in an evolving economy, making it an invaluable resource for merchants, bankers, and the general public alike. Henry C. Foote was a prominent bank note expert whose expertise stemmed from his deep involvement in the financial sector during a time of great instability and innovation. His insights reflect a passionate commitment to safeguarding economic transactions and preserving public trust in currency. This book was likely influenced by the pressures of his era, where rising counterfeiting posed significant threats to both personal and institutional finances, driving him to share his knowledge for the greater good. For anyone interested in financial history, numismatics, or the socio-economic challenges of the 19th century, Foote's "Detector" is an indispensable text. It not only elucidates the art of spotting counterfeits but also encapsulates the anxieties and realities of a transformative financial landscape. This book is therefore recommended for scholars, collectors, and business professionals looking to understand the historical dynamics of money and trust.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 19.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Spezielle Betriebswirtschaftslehre ► Bankbetriebslehre
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Volkswirtschaftslehre
• Schlagworte: altered banknote features • Author Study • banking security measures • banknote detection guide • bank notes • Bibliography • book club • book review • Classic • Classic Literature • counterfeit identification techniques • currency authentication manual • Finance • Financial Fraud Prevention • Henry C. Foote expertise • illustrated banknote guide • law enforcement training • Literary Analysis • Literary criticism • Literary critique • Literary History • Literary Theory • practical finance resource