William Henry Kniffin's treatise on American banking offers an in-depth look at the management and operation of banks in the United States. This text includes an overview of the history and development of banks, as well as their various functions and responsibilities. It also covers the legal framework of banking, including the negotiable instruments law. American Banking Practice is a must-read for anyone involved in the banking industry, as well as for those interested in finance and economics. 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 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. 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.