Confessions of a Tradesman
Frank Thomas Bullen
Read by Wayne Cooke
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)
Chapters
Preface | 5:33 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
Entering Business | 23:50 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
Continued Trouble | 22:45 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
Freedom and Want | 26:50 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
My Trade Apprenticeship Finishes | 23:44 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
Into Trade in Spite of Myself | 25:49 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
Developments | 25:59 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
I Take a Shop | 25:15 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
Getting Broken In | 24:49 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
In Harness | 23:49 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
The Cottage Ornée | 24:32 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
Nearing the End | 24:32 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
Towards Carey Street | 25:47 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
Collapse | 25:13 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
Relief at Last | 25:51 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
Legal Experiences | 28:23 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
Through to Freedom | 26:43 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
The Day Dawns | 25:04 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
The Joy of Success | 24:41 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
Conclusion | 14:14 | Read by Wayne Cooke |
Reviews
Great story. Great reader!
A LibriVox Listener
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. 😢