Project Gutenberg 2020-10-26 Public domain in the USA. 121 Bullen, Frank Thomas 1857 1915 Bullen, Frank T. (Frank Thomas) 08033019 Confessions of a Tradesman MWS, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Confessions of a Tradesman" by Frank Thomas Bullen is a semi-autobiographical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the life and struggles of a small tradesman in London, exploring themes of financial hardship, societal challenges, and personal growth through Bullen's early experiences in commerce. The narrative is characterized by its vivid depictions of life among shopkeepers and errand boys, illustrating the often tumultuous journey from youth to maturity. The opening of the narrative introduces us to the author's childhood experiences as he steps into the world of work at a young age. Bullen reminisces about his early days working for a stern shop owner, where he faced various challenges and misadventures, such as carrying hefty supplies and dealing with demanding customers. His youthful innocence and willingness to learn shine through as he tackles tasks beyond his capabilities, providing a humorous yet poignant glimpse into the life of a boy navigating the bustling world of London's tradesmen. Through these anecdotes, the foundation of his eventual journey into adulthood and the complexities of running a business are set, inviting readers to reflect on the broader implications of resilience in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Business London (England) -- Commerce HF Text Category: Biographies Category: British Literature 464529 2025-06-25T07:47:12.287849 text/html 447133 2024-10-18T07:27:07 text/html 520540 2025-06-25T07:47:17.188829 application/epub+zip 523204 2025-06-25T07:47:13.076853 application/epub+zip 244505 2025-06-25T07:47:12.672829 application/epub+zip 654610 2025-06-25T07:47:20.809777 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 613596 2025-06-25T07:47:16.780835 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 335148 2022-09-28T17:00:24.012278 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 433805 2025-06-25T07:47:11.908840 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 413851 2024-10-18T07:27:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16628 2025-06-25T07:47:20.933812 application/rdf+xml 15951 2025-06-25T07:47:12.768838 image/jpeg 2394 2025-06-25T07:47:12.720861 image/jpeg 457940 2025-06-25T07:47:12.333875 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia