If Not Silver, What?
1896
If Not Silver, What? is a 1896 treatise by John W. Bookwalter that advocates for bimetallism, arguing for the reinstatement of silver as a currency standard alongside gold. Bookwalter, drawing from his experiences as a landowner and manufacturer, critiques the demonetization of silver and its adverse effects on farmers and the economy. He emphasizes the need for monetary reform to create a more stable and equitable economic environment, encouraging dialogue on the implications of monetary systems for working producers.
