02229cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000062001122450098001742640051002723000047003233360026003703370026003963380036004225000031004585080029004895201314005185340045018326530020018778560042018973360UtSlPG20260610133111.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBJ1 aChesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of,d1694-177310aLetters to His Son, 1766-71 :bOn the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-01  aProduced by David Widger  a"Letters to His Son, 1766-71" by the Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield is a collection of personal correspondence written in the 18th century. The letters encompass a time period characterized by enlightenment thought and political upheaval, as they reflect the societal norms and personal philosophies of the author. This book primarily covers the father's advice to his son on becoming a "man of the world" and a gentleman, emphasizing the importance of manners, social skills, and the navigation of political affairs.  The collection consists of letters detailing Lord Chesterfield's reflections on various topics, ranging from health and personal anecdotes to intricate discussions on politics and society. He corresponded closely with his son, Philip, often sharing his experiences and recommendations for navigating the complexities of life. Chesterfield's writings reveal his commitment to cultivating his son's education and social standing, laced with humor and candid observations on human nature and the art of persuasion. His advice ranges from practical suggestions on health to nuanced insights into the behavior of people in power, illustrating his overarching theme of self-improvement and the art of being a proper gentleman in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aConduct of life40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3360