Metallic Money and Hard Times is a book written by James D. Holden in 1891. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the economic conditions during the late 19th century in the United States. The author explores the effects of the monetary system on the economy and suggests that the use of metallic money, such as gold and silver, would be beneficial for the country's financial stability.Holden argues that the use of paper money and the absence of a...