Lord Chesterfield's advice to his son on men and manners: in which the principles of politeness, and the art of acquiring a knowledge of the world, are laid down in a plain, easy, & familiar manner; and illustrated by notes from "galateo," a celebrated Italian treatise on politeness and delicacy of manners. To which are added, extracts from various books, recommended by Lord Chesterfield; Lord Burghley's ten precepts to his son, and Dr. Franklin's way to wealth.

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• Lord Chesterfield's advice to his son on men and manners: in which the principles of politeness, and the art of acquiring a knowledge of the world, are laid down in a plain, easy, & familiar manner; and illustrated by notes from "galateo," a celebrated Italian treatise on politeness and delicacy of manners. To which are added, extracts from various books, recommended by Lord Chesterfield; Lord Burghley's ten precepts to his son, and Dr. Franklin's way to wealth.
• Letters to his son. Selections

People / Organizations

• Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for W. Richardson, at the Royal-Exchange, MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]

Publication year

1788-1788

ESTC No.

T154675

Grub Street ID

198732

Description

vii,[5],201,[3]p. ; 8⁰

Note

Edition statement on half-title.

Uncontrolled note

Pp. 124-125 misnumbered 130-131