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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]
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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]
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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]
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Letters written by the late Right Honourable Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield, to his son, Philip Stanhope, Esq late envoy extraordinary at the court of Dresden: together with several other pieces on various subjects. Published by Mrs. Eugenia Stanhope, from the originals now in her possession. In two volumes.
Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of ChesterfieldDate: M.DCC.LXXIV. [1774]
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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: M.DCC.XXIII. [1723]