A Simple Explanation of Modern Banking Customs

"A Simple Explanation of Modern Banking Customs" by Humphrey Robinson is an insightful guide that explains how banks worked around the turn of the century. It was written to help everyday people and those new to banking to better understand banking so they can have good relationships with their bank. The book takes apart important parts of banking, like picking a bank, starting an account, and how to deposit and take out money. It also looks at things like how to properly sign checks, stop payments, certified checks, and how the clearing house works. The point of the book is that when people understand how banks work, it helps everyone get along better, which is why it pushes readers to learn about banking laws, what banks do, and how important they are to the towns they are in. The book teaches about banking and helps create honest relationships between banks and their customers.