Honest Money (1895) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781165424184 : 1165424185 : 10 Sep 2010 : Honest Money is a book written by Arthur Isaac Fonda in 1895. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the monetary system in the United States during the 19th century. Fonda argues that the monetary system of the United States was flawed and that it needed to be reformed in order to create a stable and honest monetary system. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the monetary system, including the history of money, the role of banks, the use of gold and silver, and the impact of inflation on the economy. Fonda argues that the use of paper money, which was not backed by gold or silver, was a major cause of inflation and economic instability. The book also discusses the role of government in the monetary system. Fonda argues that the government should play a more active role in regulating the monetary system and that it should create a national currency backed by gold or silver. He also su