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.
- Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, 1694-1773.
- Date:
- MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]
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Also known as
Letters to his son. Selections
Publication/Creation
London : printed for W. Richardson, at the Royal-Exchange, MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]
Physical description
vii,[5],201,[3]p. ; 80.
Edition
[The fifth edition, with additions].
References note
Gulick, 101
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