Earl Of Chesterfield: Letters To His Son Part Two

By Earl of Chesterfield

Book Overview

The book ""Earl Of Chesterfield: Letters To His Son V2"" is a collection of letters written by Philip Dormer Stanhope, the 4th Earl of Chesterfield, to his son. The letters were written between 1737 and 1746 and were intended to provide guidance and advice to his son on various aspects of life, such as education, manners, and social etiquette.The letters are written in a clear and concise style and cover a wide range of topics, including the importance of education, the value of hard work, the art of conversation, and the need for good manners and social graces. The Earl of Chesterfield draws on his own experiences and observations to provide practical advice and insights that are still relevant today.The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume containing letters written between 1747 and 1758. The letters in this volume focus more on political and social issues, as the Earl of Chesterfield was heavily involved in politics and served as an ambassador to several European countries.Overall, ""Earl Of Chesterfield: Letters To His Son V2"" is a fascinating glimpse into the world of the 18th century aristocracy and provides valuable insights into the values and beliefs of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, literature, or personal development.Volume Two of a Two Volume Set. Earl Chesterfield's letters to his son on the fine art of becoming a man of the world and a gentleman. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1419173790.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419173804
• ISBN13: 9781419173806
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"