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100	1		_aChesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, _d1694-1773
245	1	0	_aPrinciples of politeness, and of knowing the world
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2019-08-07
505	0		_aPrinciples of politeness, and of knowing the world, by the late Lord Chesterfield (edited by the Rev. Dr. John Trusler) -- A father's legacy to his daughters, by the late Dr. Gregory, of Edinburgh.
508			_aProduced by Turgut Dincer, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Principles of Politeness, and of Knowing the World" by Chesterfield is a guidebook focused on etiquette and social conduct written in the late 18th century. The work aims to instruct young gentlemen on how to navigate society with grace and charm, detailing the qualities necessary to be well-received in various social circles. It is intended not only as a resource for personal improvement but also serves as an educational tool, particularly for the youth of the time. The opening of the work sets the stage for its comprehensive examination of manners, emphasizing the importance of modesty, good-breeding, and a gentleman's conduct in social situations. Chesterfield begins with an exploration of modesty as a key trait for acceptance, distinguishing it from bashfulness and highlighting the value an assured demeanor holds in company. He stresses that good-breeding is not merely the absence of rudeness but an active form of respect and attentiveness, serving as a cornerstone for social interaction. Chesterfield also provides insights into the significance of maintaining proper decorum, illustrating the consequences of both good and bad manners through various examples. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aConduct of life -- Early works to 1800
653			_aEtiquette -- Early works to 1800
653			_aCourtesy -- Early works to 1800
700	1		_aGregory, John, _d1724-1773
700	1		_aTrusler, John, _d1735-1820
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60071
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