Playing Trades (1870)

By Heraclitus Grey

Book Overview

Playing Trades is a novel written by Heraclitus Grey and first published in 1870. The story follows the lives of several characters who work in various trades in London during the mid-19th century. The main character is a young man named Jack, who works as a carpenter and dreams of becoming a successful businessman. He is joined by his friends, including a blacksmith, a tailor, and a shoemaker, who all share his ambition and work hard to achieve their goals.The novel explores the themes of ambition, hard work, and the struggles of the working class during the Industrial Revolution. It also delves into the social and economic issues of the time, such as poverty, inequality, and the exploitation of workers. The characters face many challenges and setbacks, but they persevere and ultimately succeed in their endeavors.Playing Trades is a well-written and engaging novel that provides a vivid portrayal of life in 19th-century London. It offers a glimpse into the world of tradespeople and their aspirations, as well as the challenges they faced in trying to improve their lives. The novel is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the social and economic conditions of the time and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Industrial Revolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163968382
• ISBN13: 9781163968383
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"