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A History Of Pawnbroking, Past And Present (1847)

A History Of Pawnbroking, Past And Present (1847)

Hows, William A. H.

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Military HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1164532154
ISBN13: 9781164532156
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A History of Pawnbroking, Past and Present is a book written by William A. H. Hows and published in 1847. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of pawnbroking, from its origins in ancient civilizations to the present day. Hows explores the various roles that pawnbrokers have played in society, from providing financial assistance to the poor to serving as a source of credit for merchants and traders. The book also delves into the legal and regulatory frameworks that have governed pawnbroking throughout history, including the impact of government policies on the industry. Hows draws on a range of historical sources to paint a vivid picture of the pawnbroking trade, including anecdotes and first-hand accounts from pawnbrokers and their customers. Overall, A History of Pawnbroking, Past and Present offers a fascinating insight into the evolution of one of the world's oldest professions.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.

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