The Bankrupt; Or, Advice to the Insolvent

In "The Bankrupt; Or, Advice to the Insolvent," James Parkerson explores the intricacies of financial failure through a didactic lens, offering readers both pragmatic advice and moral reflections on insolvency. Written in the early 19th century, the text embodies the period's burgeoning industrial capitalism and its attendant economic anxieties. Parkerson's literary style melds empirical observati...