"The Tricks of the City: or, Ways and Means of Earning" is a book written in 1732 by the active writer John Thomson. In his work, the author explores various methods and strategies for obtaining money in the city. Whether it's tips for the novice or sophisticated techniques for the seasoned, this book reveals the secrets of making a successful living in an 18th-century English city. Take to the streets of London and its environs, where the author gets to the heart of the commerce and finance of the time. Rapid language, interesting examples and practical advice - all this makes "Tricks of the city: or, Ways and means of earning" not only interesting for the time of its publication, but also an important document for researching the socio-economic history of Great Britain.