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Lord Chesterfield's advice to his son, on men and manners : in which the principles of politeness and the art of acquiring a knowledge of the world, are laid down in a plain, easy, & familiar manner ; to which are annexed, The Marchioness de Lambert's Advice to her son ; and Moral reflections by the Duc de la Rochefoucault
Lord Chesterfield's advice to his son, on men and manners : in which the principles of politeness and the art of acquiring a knowledge of the world, are laid down in a plain, easy, & familiar manner ; to which are annexed, The Marchioness de Lambert's Advice to her son ; and Moral reflections by the Duc de la Rochefoucault
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Lord Chesterfield's advice to his son, on men and manners : in which the principles of politeness and the art of acquiring a knowledge of the world, are laid down in a plain, easy, & familiar manner ; to which are annexed, The Marchioness de Lambert's Advice to her son ; and Moral reflections by the Duc de la Rochefoucault

Date1784
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  • Lord Chesterfield's advice to his son, on men and manners : in which the principles of politeness and the art of acquiring a knowledge of the world, are laid down in a plain, easy, & familiar manner ; to which are annexed, The Marchioness de Lambert's Advice to her son ; and Moral reflections by the Duc de la Rochefoucault
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    Pages268 pages
    Dimensions268Pages, 16 x 9 cm (6 5/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
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      ProvenanceGift of Marilyn Helmer, from the collection of Rhena and Rudolph Lake
      CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Call Number / Accession Number37131053587150D
      DeweyBI CHE
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      Lord Chesterfield's maxims, or, A new plan of education on the principles of virtue and politeness : in which the exceptionable parts of that noble lord's letters to his son are carefully rejected and such only are preserved as cannot fail to form the man of honour, the man of virtue, and the accomplished gentleman
      Lord Chesterfield's maxims, or, A new plan of education on the principles of virtue and politeness : in which the exceptionable parts of that noble lord's letters to his son are carefully rejected and such only are preserved as cannot fail to form the man of honour, the man of virtue, and the accomplished gentleman
      Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, 1694-1773
      1786
      Prudential instruction to the poor boys, fitted out by the Corporation of the Marine Society : with moral and religious advice adapted in a sententious manner to their condition and to every one who is a candidate for happiness on Christian principles
      Prudential instruction to the poor boys, fitted out by the Corporation of the Marine Society : with moral and religious advice adapted in a sententious manner to their condition and to every one who is a candidate for happiness on Christian principles
      Hanway, Jonas, 1712-1786
      1788
      Counsel and directions divine and moral : in plain and familiar letters of advice from a divine of the Church of England, to a young gentleman, his nephew, soon after his admission into a college in Oxford
      Counsel and directions divine and moral : in plain and familiar letters of advice from a divine of the Church of England, to a young gentleman, his nephew, soon after his admission into a college in Oxford
      Clavell, Robert, -1711
      1685
      The principles of practical perspective, or, Scenographic projection: containing universal rules for delineating designs on various surfaces, and taking views from nature by the most simple and expeditious methods, to which are added rules for shadowing and the elements of painting, the whole treated in a manner calculated to render the science of perspective and the art of drawing easy of attainment to every capacity
      The principles of practical perspective, or, Scenographic projection: containing universal rules for delineating designs on various surfaces, and taking views from nature by the most simple and expeditious methods, to which are added rules for shadowing and the elements of painting, the whole treated in a manner calculated to render the science of perspective and the art of drawing easy of attainment to every capacity
      Brown, Richard (Architect)
      1815
      Peter Piper's practical principles of plain and perfect pronunciation : to which is added, a collection of moral and entertaining conundrums
      Peter Piper's practical principles of plain and perfect pronunciation : to which is added, a collection of moral and entertaining conundrums
      J. Harris and Son
      1820
      Chun and Si-ling : an historical romance : in which is introduced some account of the customs, manners, and moral conduct of the Chinese : designed for the instruction and amusement of youth
      Chun and Si-ling : an historical romance : in which is introduced some account of the customs, manners, and moral conduct of the Chinese : designed for the instruction and amusement of youth
      J. Richardson
      1811
      Off his feet: William Gerth, designer and vice-president of manufacturing at Waterloo Spring Co. Ltd., relaxes in one of his firm's products. His company, which designs and manufactures springs and mechanisms for furniture such as bed-chesterfields, displ
      Off his feet: William Gerth, designer and vice-president of manufacturing at Waterloo Spring Co. Ltd., relaxes in one of his firm's products. His company, which designs and manufactures springs and mechanisms for furniture such as bed-chesterfields, displ
      Beaty, Keith
      4/10/1982
      A father's instructions : consisting of moral tales, fables, and reflections; designed to promote the love of virtue, a taste for knowledge, and an early acquaintance with the works of nature
      A father's instructions : consisting of moral tales, fables, and reflections; designed to promote the love of virtue, a taste for knowledge, and an early acquaintance with the works of nature
      Eyres, William, 1734-1809
      1788
      The knowledge of the heavens and the earth made easy, or, The first principles of astronomy and geography : explain'd by the use of globes and maps with a solution of the common problems by a plain scale and compasses as well as by the globe : written several years since for the use of learners
      The knowledge of the heavens and the earth made easy, or, The first principles of astronomy and geography : explain'd by the use of globes and maps with a solution of the common problems by a plain scale and compasses as well as by the globe : written several years since for the use of learners
      Brackstone, J. (James)
      1745
      Reflections on the moral and civil condition of the British provinces in North America, with observations on the important advantages which must accru(...)
      Reflections on the moral and civil condition of the British provinces in North America, with observations on the important advantages which must accru(...)
      Canada Emigration Association
      1841
      Principles of politeness : and of knowing the world
      Principles of politeness : and of knowing the world
      Bell, John
      1775
      Principles of politeness : and of knowing the world
      Principles of politeness : and of knowing the world
      Bell, John
      1775