02287cam a22003013u 4500 15510 UtSlPG 20260610133350.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BJ Cobbett, William, 1763-1835 Advice to Young Men : And (Incidentally) to Young Women in the Middle and Higher Ranks of Life. In a Series of Letters, Addressed to a Youth, a Bachelor, a Lover, a Husband, a Father, a Citizen, or a Subject. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-03-30 E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, William Avery, and the Project Gutenber Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Advice to Young Men" by William Cobbett is a guide on personal and social conduct, written in the early 19th century. The work is structured as a series of letters addressing various stages and roles in life, including youth, bachelorhood, romantic relationships, marriage, fatherhood, and citizenship. Cobbett aims to impart practical knowledge and wisdom that he believes young people should acquire to lead fulfilling and responsible lives. The opening portion presents an introduction in which Cobbett outlines his intentions for the book, sharing insights from his life experiences to illustrate the importance of wisdom, hard work, and independence. He emphasizes the necessity of avoiding a life of dependency on others' labors and urges young men to value their own efforts for personal happiness and societal contribution. He discusses the dangers of vanity, pride, and indulgence while advocating for self-restraint and a sober approach to living. This section sets the stage for practical advice on how to navigate various life stages effectively, with a strong focus on self-improvement and integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15510 56898 56898