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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)

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)

Colton, Charles Caleb
Stanhope, Philip Dormer

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ISBN10: 1164891863
ISBN13: 9781164891864
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 258
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
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. The book is a collection of letters written by Lord Chesterfield to his son, in which he provides advice on various aspects of life, including education, social etiquette, and personal conduct. The letters offer insights into the social norms and values of the 18th century aristocracy, and provide a glimpse into the life of a father who was deeply invested in his son's upbringing.In addition to the letters, the book also includes selections from Lacon, a book of aphorisms and maxims written by the English cleric and writer, Rev. Charles Caleb Colton. The selections from Lacon provide additional insights into the social and cultural norms of the time, and offer readers a glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential writers of the early 19th century.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 fascinating and insightful book that offers readers a unique perspective on life in the 18th and early 19th centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, culture, and the social norms and values of the past.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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