Confessions of a Tradesman
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
Genre(s): Humor, Memoirs
Language: English
| Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play 00 | Preface | Wayne Cooke |
00:05:33 |
| Play 01 | Entering Business | Wayne Cooke |
00:23:50 |
| Play 02 | Continued Trouble | Wayne Cooke |
00:22:45 |
| Play 03 | Freedom and Want | Wayne Cooke |
00:26:50 |
| Play 04 | My Trade Apprenticeship Finishes | Wayne Cooke |
00:23:44 |
| Play 05 | Into Trade in Spite of Myself | Wayne Cooke |
00:25:49 |
| Play 06 | Developments | Wayne Cooke |
00:25:59 |
| Play 07 | I Take a Shop | Wayne Cooke |
00:25:15 |
| Play 08 | Getting Broken In | Wayne Cooke |
00:24:49 |
| Play 09 | In Harness | Wayne Cooke |
00:23:49 |
| Play 10 | The Cottage Ornée | Wayne Cooke |
00:24:32 |
| Play 11 | Nearing the End | Wayne Cooke |
00:24:32 |
| Play 12 | Towards Carey Street | Wayne Cooke |
00:25:47 |
| Play 13 | Collapse | Wayne Cooke |
00:25:13 |
| Play 14 | Relief at Last | Wayne Cooke |
00:25:51 |
| Play 15 | Legal Experiences | Wayne Cooke |
00:28:23 |
| Play 16 | Through to Freedom | Wayne Cooke |
00:26:43 |
| Play 17 | The Day Dawns | Wayne Cooke |
00:25:04 |
| Play 18 | The Joy of Success | Wayne Cooke |
00:24:41 |
| Play 19 | Conclusion | Wayne Cooke |
00:14:14 |