Confessions of a Tradesman


Lu par Wayne Cooke

(4.6 étoiles; 11 critiques)

Frank T. Bullen is best known for his books based on his adventures at sea. However, he had a life on shore as well. He first went to sea as a boy as a cabin boy. He there had many adventures as a hand on a whaling ship. He then came ashore and tried his hand at being a "Tradesman". This is that story and also tells how he became the well-known author he is now. It is a very interesting, enjoyable and entertaining depiction of the trials and tribulations he had in his life in 19th century London as a tradesman. - Summary by Wayne Cooke (7 hr 53 min)

Chapitres

Preface 5:33 Lu par Wayne Cooke
Entering Business 23:50 Lu par Wayne Cooke
Continued Trouble 22:45 Lu par Wayne Cooke
Freedom and Want 26:50 Lu par Wayne Cooke
My Trade Apprenticeship Finishes 23:44 Lu par Wayne Cooke
Into Trade in Spite of Myself 25:49 Lu par Wayne Cooke
Developments 25:59 Lu par Wayne Cooke
I Take a Shop 25:15 Lu par Wayne Cooke
Getting Broken In 24:49 Lu par Wayne Cooke
In Harness 23:49 Lu par Wayne Cooke
The Cottage Ornée 24:32 Lu par Wayne Cooke
Nearing the End 24:32 Lu par Wayne Cooke
Towards Carey Street 25:47 Lu par Wayne Cooke
Collapse 25:13 Lu par Wayne Cooke
Relief at Last 25:51 Lu par Wayne Cooke
Legal Experiences 28:23 Lu par Wayne Cooke
Through to Freedom 26:43 Lu par Wayne Cooke
The Day Dawns 25:04 Lu par Wayne Cooke
The Joy of Success 24:41 Lu par Wayne Cooke
Conclusion 14:14 Lu par Wayne Cooke

Critiques

Great story. Great reader!


(5 étoiles)

This is a very detailed story that brings the 19th century to life with the skill of a Mark Twain. What struck me most, however, was how little has changed in the way the system supports the elites and stomps on the already downtrodden. 😢