Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
The Story Of Gold And Silver is a historical account of the precious metals that have played a significant role in shaping the world’s economy. Written by Elizabeth Ida Samuel in 1911, the book explores the history of gold and silver as currency, their use in jewelry and art, and their role in the exploration and colonization of the Americas.The book begins by tracing the origins of gold and silver and their early uses by ancient civilizations. It then delves into the medieval period, where the precious metals were used as currency and became symbols of power and wealth. The book also explores the impact of the discovery of the New World on the gold and silver trade, and the role of these metals in the rise of European empires.Throughout the book, Samuel provides fascinating stories and anecdotes about the people and events that shaped the history of gold and silver. She also discusses the role of these metals in modern times, including their use in technology and industry.Overall, The Story Of Gold And Silver is a comprehensive and engaging account of the history of these precious metals, and their enduring significance in the world today.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.
