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.

  • Barnard, John, Sir, 1685-1764.
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MDCCLXI. [1761]
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Edinburgh : printed for James Reid, bookseller in Leith, MDCCLXI. [1761]

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viii,110,[2]p. ; 120.

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