Analysis of The Complete English Tradesman "The Complete English Tradesman" by Daniel Defoe is a good example of his non-fiction writing. The content of the writing is thorough and well presented by Defoe. In the writing, Defoe explains his views on what it means to be an English merchant. Contrary to some experienced traders, he believes that to be a good trader you need to familiarize yourself with all business in general. According to Defoe, in business, application is more important than diligence. "Without application, nothing in this world goes on as it should..." The traders of Defoe's day said that there needs to be an aggressive passion in the way one conducts business, and that sometimes anger and temper are necessary. Defoe disputes this too. He believes that a "complete merchant" should not show the slightest return, sign of disgust, any passion or fire in his character. A complete trader should be polite and calm, showing little emotion. In essence Defoe explains how to be, according to his definition, a complete merchant. “When a merchant has thus conquered all his passion and can weather the storm of impertinence, he is said to be ready for the main article, namely the inside of the counter.” The content of the writing is very comprehensive and covers many aspects of being a trader. The content, which has already been praised, is presented very well. Defoe organizes the information in letters to all the merchants of England. The writing is a collection of letters to an English merchant, each addressing a different issue. Defoe makes it clear that the information is based on opinion, so there are no red herrings. For example, "It is the judgment of an experienced trader that no man should pass from one business to another... I myself will not enter here into this dispute. I know some very encouraging ones..." Defoe also gives examples of creating a story using the format of a screenplay."Madam. No, I can't use myself.Quote. How does your Lordship know this?Madam. Why, I know...."Defoe uses several techniques and ideas to present the content well in this piece. In "The Complete Tradesman" by Daniel Defoe, the use of description is adequate, but in some cases it is a little excessive. There is enough description to explain the entire situation, but not too much to tire the reader.