""The Principles and Practical Operation of Sir Robert Peel's Bill of 1844: Explained and Defended"" is a book written by Robert Torrens in 1857. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Bank Charter Act of 1844, also known as Peel's Act, which was passed by the British Parliament and introduced a number of significant changes to the country's banking system. Torrens explains the principles behind the Act, which aimed to regulate the issuance of banknotes and prevent banks from issuing more notes than they had gold reserves to back them up. He also examines the practical operation of the Act, discussing its impact on the banking industry and the wider economy. In addition to explaining and defending Peel's Act, Torrens also critiques some of the Act's detractors, arguing that the Act was a necessary reform that helped to stabilize the banking system and prevent financial crises. Overall, ""The Principles and Practical Operation of Sir Robert Peel's Bill of 1844"" is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of one of the most significant pieces of banking legislation in British history, written by an expert in the field.With Additional Chapters On Money, The Gold Discoveries, And International Exchange, And A Critical Examination Of The Chapter On The Regulation Of A Convertible Paper Currency In J. S. Mill¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Principles Of Political Economy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.