<<The>> complete tradesman: or, A guide in the several parts and progressions of trade : Particularly, diligence, over-trading, diversions, expensive living, suretiship, early marrying, compositions, partnership, trading frauds, fine shops, credit, punctuality, borrowing money, discourting, book-keeping, misfortunes, monopolies, engrossing, under-selling, litigiousness, projects, &c. to which is added, an account of the British manufactures, products, exports, imports, &c. &c. calculated for all Inland tradesmen in town or country. By William Wright.

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