The Panorama of Professions and Trades

First published in 1848, The Panorama of Professions and Trades or Every man's book is an entertaining and informative guide to the trades, professions and industries of the early 19th century. Aimed at the layman rather than the specialist, it takes an idiosyncratic and whimsical look at the world of work, replete with fascinating and often humorous insights into the daily life of those who earned their living during the Industrial Revolution.
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