Dollars and Sense

William Crosbie HunterProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 231K words
Chapters: 24

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today. Dollars and Sense by William Crosbie Hunter. Author: Hunter, William Crosbie, 1866–. Language: English. Class: HF: Social sciences: Commerce. Release Date: Aug 27, 2007

Editor's review

This book is a practical guide by William Crosbie Hunter written for general readers, discussing attitudes toward money, everyday personal finance, and conduct in life. The prose is direct and concise, bearing the distinct style of early twentieth-century inspirational and business-advice literature. Its value lies not in complex financial techniques but in reminding readers to examine the connection between spending habits, saving awareness, and work attitude; many of its plain judgments remain relevant today. As a free Project Gutenberg eBook, it is easily accessible and suited to casual reading during commutes or spare moments. Readers may treat it as a mirror of its era: absorb its feasible advice on self-discipline and living within one's means, while noting that some views are limited by the social context of a century ago and require judgment in light of today's financial environment.

Who it's for

A good fit for

General readers interested in early English-language personal finance and inspirational literature
Young people seeking to build saving awareness and disciplined spending habits
Learners who need free English eBooks for reading practice
Readers who enjoy short, aphoristic advice rather than systematic financial theory

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking practical guides to modern portfolio management, taxation, or insurance
Researchers hoping for a rigorous economic analysis framework
Readers impatient with century-old English expression and values

Reading tips

First skim the table of contents and prioritize chapters related to your own spending habits.
After each section, note in one sentence an action you can take immediately.
When a view is clearly tied to its era, mark it and assess it against present circumstances.
Consider reading alongside a Chinese translation or annotated edition to lower the language barrier.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book mainly about investment techniques?

No. It focuses more on attitudes toward money, spending habits, and personal conduct than on specific investment instruments or financial methods. Readers expecting practical content on stocks or funds may find it insufficiently technical.

What English level is suitable?

The original is early twentieth-century English with fairly simple sentence structures, though some expressions bear the marks of the era. Readers at an intermediate level can generally get through it with a dictionary; beginners are advised to use an annotated edition or read comparatively.

Why recommend reading this old book?

Its merit lies in plain, direct discussion of living within one's means, self-discipline, and work attitude. It is short and free, making it a light read for reflecting on personal financial habits. It also reveals the historical limitations of financial advice from a century ago.

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About the author

William Crosbie Hunter Author · American · 1866

William Crosbie Hunter (born 1866) was an American self-help writer, often publishing under the name "Col. Wm. C. Hunter." He lived in Oak Park, Illinois, and ran his own printing business, Hunter & Company. Three of his works are held in this collection, including Dollars and Sense, Think: A Book for To-day, and Evening Round-Up. His writing centers on the path to success and maxims for daily conduct, offering practical advice on life and business in short, concise chapters. The plain, accessible style makes the books easy to dip into for ordinary readers. They were issued in the early twentieth century by publishers such as Reilly & Britton of Chicago and are representative of the motivational literature of that era. Beyond these details, public information on his life and background is limited, and readers may turn to his surviving works for a sense of his thinking.