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A Father’s Instructions

A Father’s Instructions

Thomas Percival

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781437453256
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A Father’s Instructions is a collection of moral tales, fables, and reflections written by Thomas Percival and originally published in 1781. The book is designed to promote the love of virtue and a taste for knowledge in young readers, with the aim of helping them to become responsible and ethical individuals. The stories and reflections cover a wide range of topics, including honesty, kindness, perseverance, and self-discipline, and are presented in a clear and engaging style that is accessible to readers of all ages. Throughout the book, Percival emphasizes the importance of good character and the value of learning, and encourages readers to develop these qualities in themselves. A Father’s Instructions remains a classic of children’s literature, and continues to be read and enjoyed by generations of young readers.And An Early Acquaintance With The Works Of Nature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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