Merchant's Almanac: The Trade Way
[A book advising merchants on trade routes by one Roger Highberry.] The Trade Way. So named for the rather fortuitous offerings it has in store for folk of our vocational breed. My first piece of advice - rest not on the mountaintops. This will be tempting, as the path up them will be arduous, and the path down will look steep, and the views are oh-so-stunning, but it's a fool's mistake. Rocs, bulettes, and all manner of other nasties roam these fickle peaks, and a midnight bandit ambush atop a tall drop is a terrible way to wake up. [The rest of the writing continues in a similarly ambling, but ultimately helpful manner.]