Download or read book The Complete English Tradesman (1839 ed.) written by Daniel Defoe and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.