Lord Chesterfield's advice to his son on men and manners: in which the principles of politeness, and the art of acquiring a knowledge of the world, are laid down in a plain, easy, & familiar manner; and illustrated by notes from "galateo," a celebrated Italian treatise on politeness and delicacy of manners. To which are added, extracts from various books, recommended by Lord Chesterfield; Lord Burghley's ten precepts to his son, and Dr. Franklin's way to wealth.
- Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield
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- MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]
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Lord Chesterfield's advice to his son on men and manners: in which the principles of politeness, and the art of acquiring a knowledge of the world, are laid down in a plain, easy, & familiar manner; and illustrated by notes from ``galateo,'' a celebrated
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London : printed for W. Richardson, at the Royal-Exchange, MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]
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[The fifth edition, with additions].
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- Full text available: 1788.