""The History of Life Insurance in the United States to 1870"" is a comprehensive book written by Charles Kelley Knight in 1920. The book provides a detailed account of the development of life insurance in the United States up to the year 1870. The author also includes an introduction to the development of life insurance abroad.The book covers the early history of life insurance in the United States, including the first policies issued by insurance companies, the formation of mutual insurance companies, and the growth of the industry during the 19th century. The author also discusses the challenges faced by the industry, such as the Civil War and economic recessions.Knight's book provides a wealth of information on the early pioneers of the life insurance industry, including the founders of major insurance companies such as the New York Life Insurance Company and the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. The author also explores the different types of policies offered by these companies, including whole life, term life, and endowment policies.In addition to the history of life insurance in the United States, Knight also provides an introduction to the development of life insurance abroad, including the history of life insurance in Europe and Asia. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of life insurance and its role in the development of the United States economy.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.