Earl Of Chesterfield: Letters To His Son Part One (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419173790)

The book ""Earl Of Chesterfield: Letters To His Son V1"" is a collection of letters written by Philip Dormer Stanhope, the 4th Earl of Chesterfield, to his son. The letters were written between 1737 and 1748, and were intended to provide guidance and advice to his son on various topics such as education, manners, and social skills.The letters are written in a conversational style and cover a wide range of topics, from the importance of reading and writing to the art of conversation and the proper way to dress. The Earl of Chesterfield also provides his son with advice on how to navigate the complex social hierarchy of the time and how to cultivate relationships with important people.Throughout the book, the Earl of Chesterfield emphasizes the importance of self-improvement and personal growth, urging his son to be diligent in his studies and to strive for excellence in all areas of his life. He also emphasizes the importance of being well-rounded and cultured, encouraging his son to explore literature, music, and the arts.Overall, ""Earl Of Chesterfield: Letters To His Son V1"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of the 18th century aristocracy, and offers valuable insights into the values and beliefs of one of the era's most influential figures.Volume One of a Two Volume Set. Earl Chesterfield's letters to his son on the fine art of becoming a man of the world and a gentleman. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1419173804.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.

Author: Earl Of Chesterfield
ISBN-10: 1419173790
ISBN-13: 9781419173790
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2005
Pages: 424
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d