A present for an apprentice: or, a sure guide to gain both esteem and an estate; with rules for his conduct to his master, and in the world. Under the following Heads: Lying, Dishonesty, Fidelity, Temperance, Excess of all kinds, Government of the tongue, Other people's quarrels, Quarrels of one's own, Affability, Frugality, Industry, Value of time, Company, Friendship, Bonds and securities, Recrealions, Gaming, Company of women, Horse-Keeping, Proper persons to deal with, Suspicion, Resentment, Complacency, Tempers and faces of men, Irresolution and indolence, Caution in setting up, Great rents, Fine shops, Servants, Choice of a wife, Happiness after marriage, Domestick quarrels, House keeping, Education of children, Politicks, Religion. By a late Lord Mayor of London.

People / Organizations

• John Barnard (Author)

Imprint

Edinburgh: printed for James Reid, bookseller in Leith, MDCCLXI. [1761]

Publication year

1761-1761

ESTC No.

T107901

Grub Street ID

160899

Description

viii,110,[2]p. ; 12⁰

Note

Late Lord Mayor of Lord = Sir John Barnard.

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