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Explore the life and work of William Paterson, a pivotal figure in the economic history of England and Scotland, in "The Writings of William Paterson... Founder of the Bank of England, and of the Darien Colony." This collection, compiled by Saxe Bannister, offers invaluable insights into Paterson's vision and contributions to the establishment of the Bank of England and his ambitious, though ultimately unsuccessful, Darien scheme. Paterson's writings shed light on the financial and colonial aspirations of the late 17th century, providing a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of the era. This volume is essential for historians, economists, and anyone interested in the formative years of modern finance and the complexities of early colonial endeavors. Discover the legacy of a man whose ideas shaped the economic landscape of his time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.