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100 1 _aChesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of,
_d1694-1773
245 1 0 _aLetters to His Son, 1759-65 :
_bOn the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Letters to His Son, 1759-65" by Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield is a collection of correspondence written in the mid-18th century. The letters serve as guidance for the Earl's son, addressing various aspects of life, politics, manners, and the art of becoming a well-rounded gentleman in society. The opening of the book introduces the Earl as he wishes his son well in a series of letters filled with personal anecdotes and political musings. He discusses health matters, current news from London, and provides insights into societal expectations and etiquette. The letters are marked by Chesterfield's witty observations about people's behaviors and the intricacies of aristocratic life, offering a peek into the concerns of a father wanting to equip his son with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3359
999 _c45430
_d45430