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Excerpt from The Measures, Weights,& Moneys of All Nations: And an Analysis of the Christian, Hebrew, and Mahometan Calendars T HE measures, weights, and moneys, established throughout the world, are so diversified in their comparative values and systematic relations that a correct classification of them is a task of greater magnitude than would commonly be supposed. In the present work no labour has been spared to ascertain, in every case, the best attainable information, and the various details have been arranged with especial regard to facility of reference. With this object, the materials appertaining to each locality are uniformly tabulated in the same order, and Opposite to each separate quantity or value the English equivalent is distinctly exhibited so as to obviate as much as possible the necessity of any calculation. The comprehensive principles which influence the fluctuations of exchange are also briefly stated, and correct rules are given for computing the sterling value of coins and bullion. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.