Lord Chesterfield's Worldly Wisdom: Selections From His Letters And Characters (1891) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104144319)

Lord Chesterfield's Worldly Wisdom: Selections From His Letters And Characters is a book that was first published in 1891. It is a collection of writings by the British statesman and diplomat Philip Dormer Stanhope, who is better known as Lord Chesterfield. The book contains a selection of his letters and characters, which were written during the 18th century. The letters and characters in the book provide insights into Lord Chesterfield's views on various topics such as politics, society, education, and personal conduct. He was known for his wit and wisdom, and his writings reflect his keen observation of human nature. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Lord Chesterfield's writing. The first section provides an introduction to his life and works, while the subsequent sections explore his thoughts on various topics. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the 18th century and the life and works of Lord Chesterfield. It provides a glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential figures of his time and is a testament to his enduring legacy.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: Philip Dormer Stanhope
ISBN-10: 110414431X
ISBN-13: 9781104144319
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/04/2009
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d