""The Western Merchant"" is a book written by Luke Shortfield in 1848. The book is a narrative that provides useful instructions for the Western man of business who makes his purchases in the East. It is a guide for merchants who travel to the East to buy goods for their businesses. The book provides information on how to navigate the cultural and social differences between the West and the East. It also includes advice on how to negotiate prices, how to deal with local merchants, and how to avoid scams. The book is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in doing business in the East, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of trade and commerce in the mid-19th century.Also, Information For The Eastern Man Whose Customers Are In The West. Likewise, Hints For Those Who Design Emigrating To The West. Deduced From Actual Experience.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.