This informative book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of accounting or the evolution of financial practices. Isaac Preston Cory examines the differences between the methods used by merchants and those used by the legal system, highlighting areas of overlap and divergence. Written in clear, concise language, 'A Practical Treatise on Accounts' is an accessible and fascinating look at the inner workings of early modern finance. 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.