Life skills - Handbooks, manuals, etc. - Early works to 1800
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The gentleman instructed, in the conduct of a virtuous and happy life . In three parts. Written for the instruction of a young nobleman. To which is added, A word to the ladies, by way of supplement to the first part.
W. D. (William Darrell), 1651-1721.Date: MDCCXX. [1720]- E-books
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Advice to a son in the university. In two parts
Barecroft, JohnDate: 1710- E-books
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Letters describing the character and customs of the English and French nations . With a curious essay on travellinge; and a criticism on Boileau's description of Paris. Translated from the French.
Muralt, Béat Louis de, 1665-1749.Date: MDCCXXVI. [1726]- E-books
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The gentleman instructed , in the conduct of a Virtuous and Happy Life. In three parts. Written for the Instruction of a Young Nobleman. To which is added, A Word to the Ladies, By Way of Supplement to the First Part.
W. D. (William Darrell), 1651-1721.Date: MDCCXXXII. [1732]- E-books
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The club or, a grey-cap for a green head. Containing maxims, advice, and cautions. Being a dialogue between a father and son. In which is Interspers'd the following Characters, Viz. Antiquary, Buffoon, Critic, Detractor, Envioso, Flatterer, Gamester, Hypocrite, Impertinent, Knave, Lawyer, Morose, Newsmonger, Opiniator, Projector, Quack, Rake, Swearer, Traveller, Usurer, Wiseman, Xantippe, Youth, Zany the Vintner. These Characters being merely intended, to expose Vice and Folly; let none pretend to a Key; nor seek for another's Picture, lest he find his own. For, Qui capit ille facit. In vino veritas.
James PuckleDate: MDCCXLIII. [1743]