The Complete English Tradesman

Name: The Complete English Tradesman
Author: Daniel Defoe

The Complete English Tradesman is a book written by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1726. It is a collection of essays and advice on various trades and occupations, including carpentry, joinery, bricklaying, and more. The book provides practical guidance on how to perform different tasks and jobs, as well as tips on how to run a business and manage employees. It also touches on the legal and financial aspects of trade, such as contracts, debt, and taxation. Overall, it is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in learning about the practicalities of various trades and occupations in 18th century England.

By Daniel Defoe · First published 1735 · Genre: Non-fiction, Guidebook, Historical · 25 chapters

THE TRADESMAN IN HIS PREPARATIONS WHILE AN APPRENTICE
THE TRADESMAN'S WRITING LETTERS
THE TRADING STYLE
OF THE TRADESMAN ACQUAINTING HIMSELF WITH ALL BUSINESS IN GENERAL
DILIGENCE AND APPLICATION IN BUSINESS
OVER-TRADING
OF THE TRADESMAN IN DISTRESS, AND BECOMING BANKRUPT
THE ORDINARY OCCASIONS OF THE RUIN OF TRADESMEN
OF OTHER REASONS FOR THE TRADESMAN'S DISASTERS: AND, FIRST, OF INNOCENT DIVERSIONS
OF EXTRAVAGANT AND EXPENSIVE LIVING; ANOTHER STEP TO A TRADESMAN'S DISASTER
OF THE TRADESMAN'S MARRYING TOO SOON
OF THE TRADESMAN'S LEAVING HIS BUSINESS TO SERVANTS
OF TRADESMEN MAKING COMPOSITION WITH DEBTORS, OR WITH CREDITORS
OF THE UNFORTUNATE TRADESMAN COMPOUNDING WITH HIS CREDITORS
OF TRADESMEN RUINING ONE ANOTHER BY RUMOUR AND CLAMOUR, BY SCANDAL AND REPROACH
OF THE TRADESMAN'S ENTERING INTO PARTNERSHIP IN TRADE, AND THE MANY DANGERS ATTENDING IT
OF HONESTY IN DEALING, AND LYING
OF THE CUSTOMARY FRAUDS OF TRADE, WHICH HONEST MEN ALLOW THEMSELVES TO PRACTISE, AND PRETEND TO JUSTIFY
OF FINE SHOPS, AND FINE SHOWS
OF THE TRADESMAN'S KEEPING HIS BOOKS, AND CASTING UP HIS SHOP
OF THE TRADESMAN LETTING HIS WIFE BE ACQUAINTED WITH HIS BUSINESS
OF THE DIGNITY OF TRADE IN ENGLAND MORE THAN IN OTHER COUNTRIES
OF THE INLAND TRADE OF ENGLAND, ITS MAGNITUDE, AND THE GREAT ADVANTAGE IT IS TO THE NATION IN GENERAL
OF CREDIT IN TRADE, AND HOW A TRADESMAN OUGHT TO VALUE AND IMPROVE IT: HOW EASILY LOST, AND HOW HARD IT IS TO BE RECOVERED
OF THE TRADESMAN'S PUNCTUAL PAYING HIS BILLS AND PROMISSORY NOTES UNDER HIS HAND, AND THE CREDIT HE GAINS BY IT

The Complete English Tradesman

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