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Lord Chesterfield’s Advice To His Son, On Men And Manners

Lord Chesterfield’s Advice To His Son, On Men And Manners

Charles Caleb Colton / Philip Dormer Stanhope

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Memorias
ISBN:
9781437093001
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Lord Chesterfield’s Advice To His Son, On Men And Manners: To Which Are Added Selections From Colton’s Lacon Or Many Things In Few Words (1861) is a book written by Philip Dormer Stanhope, the 4th Earl of Chesterfield. This book is a collection of letters that Lord Chesterfield wrote to his son, offering him advice on how to navigate the social and political world of 18th century England. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including education, etiquette, fashion, and personal relationships.In addition to Lord Chesterfield’s letters, this book also includes selections from Lacon, a collection of aphorisms and maxims written by the English cleric and writer, Charles Caleb Colton. These selections offer further advice on how to live a successful and fulfilling life.Overall, Lord Chesterfield’s Advice To His Son, On Men And Manners: To Which Are Added Selections From Colton’s Lacon Or Many Things In Few Words (1861) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the social and cultural norms of 18th century England, as well as for those seeking advice on how to navigate the complexities of life.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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