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 Peoples Quarrels Quarrels of one's own Affability Frugality Industry Value of Time Company Friendship Bonds and Securities Recreations 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. The second edition, with great variety of improvements. Taken from a correct copy found among the Author's Papers, since the Publication of the First.

People / Organizations

• John Barnard (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for T. Cooper at the Globe in Pater-Noster Row, M.DCC.XL. [1740]

Publication year

1740-1740

ESTC No.

T122043

Grub Street ID

172771

Description

[4],76p. ; 8⁰

Note

Late Lord Mayor = John Barnard.

Braces in imprint.