Earl Of Chesterfield: Letters To His Son Part One

By Philip Dormer Stanhope

Book Overview

The book ""Earl Of Chesterfield: Letters To His Son V1"" is a collection of letters written by Philip Dormer Stanhope, the fourth Earl of Chesterfield, to his son between 1737 and 1768. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including etiquette, education, politics, and personal relationships. The Earl of Chesterfield was a prominent figure in 18th-century British society and his letters provide insight into the social norms and values of the time. The letters are written in a conversational style and are filled with wit and wisdom. This volume contains the first set of letters written by the Earl of Chesterfield to his son and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British society and culture.Volume One 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): 1419173804.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432618105
• ISBN13: 9781432618100
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"