""American Trust Companies: Their Growth And Present Wealth"" is a book written by Edward Ten Broeck Perine and published in 1909. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of trust companies in the United States, including their origins, growth, and current state of wealth. Perine examines the role of trust companies in the American financial system and their impact on the economy. He also discusses the various types of trust companies, their organizational structure, and the services they offer to clients. The book includes detailed financial data and statistics on the assets and liabilities of trust companies, as well as case studies of individual companies. Overall, ""American Trust Companies: Their Growth And Present Wealth"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American finance and the role of trust companies in the financial system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.