Originally published in 1908, this book is a critical examination of the culture of American capitalism. The author, John C. Van Dyke, was a prominent art historian who wrote extensively on nature and the environment, and in this book he turns his attention to the financial system. Van Dyke describes the allure of wealth and power, and the impact of money on American society. He argues that the money god has become the central deity of American life, shaping everything from politics to relationships.

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