A History Of The Precious Metals, From The Earliest Periods To The Present Time

''A History of the Precious Metals, From the Earliest Periods to the Present Time: With Directions for Testing Their Purity'' is a book written by John Lee Comstock in 1849. The book provides a comprehensive history of precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum, from their discovery to modern times. It also includes information on the mining, refining, and use of these metals throughout history.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods in history, starting with the earliest known use of gold and silver by ancient civilizations. It also covers the impact of the discovery of the New World on the precious metals industry, the rise of banking and currency systems, and the role of precious metals in modern economies.In addition to the historical information, the book also provides practical instructions for testing the purity of precious metals. This includes methods for testing the authenticity of coins, bullion, and jewelry.Overall, ''A History of the Precious Metals, From the Earliest Periods to the Present Time: With Directions for Testing Their Purity'' is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practical use of precious metals.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.