Publisher's Synopsis

This book contains a series of letters written by Philip Dormer Stanhope, the Earl of Chesterfield, to his son. The letters, written over a period of 30 years, offer advice on topics such as etiquette, education, and morality. Although written for his son, the letters were widely read and respected for their wit and wisdom. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in 18th-century literature and culture.

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Book information

ISBN: 9781019929780
Publisher: Creative Media Partners, LLC
Imprint: Legare Street Press
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 624
Weight: 1043g
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 33mm