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Conversation - Early works to 1800

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    A complete collection of genteel and ingenious conversation , according to the most polite mode and method now used at court, and in the Best Companies of England. In three dialogues. By Simon Wagstaff, Esq;.

    Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745. | Date: M.DCC.XXXVIII. [1738]
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    The conversation of gentlemen considered in most of the ways , that make their mutual Company Agreeable, or Disagreeable. In six dialogues.

    Constable, John, 1676-1743. | Date: MDCCXLIX. [1749]
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    The art of conversation or, the polite entertainer: calculated for the improvement of both sexes, And recommended as a genteel Help in Modern Discourse. Illustrated With several curious Anecdotes on different Subjects. By a nobleman of distinguished abilities.

    Nobleman of Distinguished Abilities | Date: 1757
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    The art of pleasing in conversation Written by the famous Cardinal Richelieu. Translated out of French.

    Vaumori�ere, M. de (Pierre Ortigue), 1610-1693. | Date: 1708
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    A conversation , held on the past evening (thursday) Between John, Thomas, and Betty, On a Visit from John to Thomas.

    | Date: 1792?]
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