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LETTERS TO HIS SON 1766-71
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Letters to His Son 1766-71 by The Earl of Chesterfield is the second installment in a series of letters aimed at guiding the author's son through the complexities of 18th-century English society. This volume continues to offer advice on a range of subjects, including manners, public conduct, and intellectual pursuits. Chesterfield's letters are not merely practical but also philosophical, emphasizing the importance of character, refinement, and the ability to navigate the social spheres of his time. The advice contained within this collection is directed at cultivating the qualities of a well-rounded, educated, and respectful individual, preparing his son to succeed in a world where appearance and social acumen were of paramount importance. These letters offer a fascinating glimpse into the educational practices of the aristocracy and provide valuable lessons for readers seeking to refine their own manners and personal development.
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- LETTER CCLXXXIV LONDON, FEBRUARY 11, 1766
- LETTER CCLXXXV LONDON, MARCH 17, 1766.
- LETTER CCLXXXVI BLACKHEATH, JUNE 13, 1766.
- LETTER CCLXXXVII BLACKHEATH, JULY 11, 1766.
- LETTER CCLXXXVIII BLACKHEATH, AUGUST 1, 1766.
- LETTER CCLXXXIX BLACKHEATH, AUGUST 14, 1766.
- LETTER CCXC BLACKHEATH, SEPTEMBER 12, 1766.
- LETTER CCXCI BLACKHEATH, SEPTEMBER 30, 1766.
- LETTER CCXCII LONDON, OCTOBER 29, 7766.
- LETTER CCXCIII BATH, NOVEMBER 15, 1766.
- LETTER CCXCIV BATH, DECEMBER 9, 1766.
- LETTER CCXCV LONDON, FEBRUARY 13, 1767.
- LETTER CCXCVI LONDON, MARCH 3, 1767
- LETTER CCXCVII LONDON, APRIL 6, 1767.
- LETTER CCXCVIII LONDON, MAY 5, 1767,
- LETTER CCXCIX LONDON, JUNE 1, 1767.
- LETTER CCC BLACKHEATH, JULY 2, 1767.
- LETTER CCCI BLACKHEATH, JULY 9, 1767.
- LETTER CCCII LONDON, OCTOBER 30, 1767.
- LETTER CCCIII LONDON, NOVEMBER 3, 1767.
- LETTER CCCIV BATH, SEPTEMBER 19, 1767.
- LETTER CC BATH, DECEMBER 27, 1767. 'EN NOVA PROGENIES'!
- LETTER CCCVI LONDON, JANUARY 29, 1768.
- LETTER CCCVII LONDON, MARCH 12, 1768.
- LETTER CCCVIII LONDON, MARCH 15, 1768.
- LETTER CCCIX LONDON, APRIL 12, 1768.
- LETTER CCCX BATH, OCTOBER 17, 1768.
- LETTER CCCXI TO MRS. STANHOPE, THEN AT PARIS LONDON, MARCH 16, 1769.
- LETTER CCCXII TO THE SAME, AT LONDON
- LETTER CCCXIII
- LETTER CCCXIV BATH, OCTOBER 11, 1769.
- LETTER CCCXV BATH, OCTOBER 28, 1769.
- LETTER CCCXVI BATH, NOVEMBER 5, 1769.
- LETTER CCCXVII BATH, OCTOBER 9, 1770.
- LETTER CCCXVIII BATH, NOVEMBER 4,1770
- LETTER CCCXIX BATH, OCTOBER 27,1771.
- LETTER CCCXX TO CHARLES AND PHILIP STANHOPE
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