This book is an interesting example of one of Daniel Defoe's lesser-known works. He is often regarded as the father of the English novel, but he wrote in many other styles. This book is a manual for eighteenth-century gentlemen who aspire to be tradesmen. It gives a genuine insight into the English culture and values of the time.

The Complete English Tradesman (1839 ed.) is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Daniel Defoe is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Daniel Defoe then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.

This book stresses the role of lesser traders, including women, in the distribution of goods around the Atlantic world 1760-1810. Networks of people, credit and goods bound the British-Atlantic trading community together despite the many crises of this period.

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