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LETTERS TO HIS SON 1759-65
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Letters to His Son 1759-65 by The Earl of Chesterfield is the first volume in a series of letters offering advice on personal development, etiquette, and social conduct. In this early correspondence, Chesterfield's guidance reflects the values and expectations of 18th-century English aristocracy. His letters emphasize the importance of good manners, intellectual cultivation, and the ability to present oneself with grace in any social situation. Chesterfield's advice is both practical and philosophical, focusing on the development of a refined and educated character. The letters are not only a guide to personal success but also an exploration of the social dynamics of the time, providing readers with a window into the world of the English upper class during the mid-18th century. This volume offers timeless insights that continue to resonate with those interested in the cultivation of good manners and the development of character.
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- LETTER CCXXXVII LONDON, NEW-YEAR'S DAY, 1759
- LETTER CCXXXVIII LONDON, FEBRUARY 2, 1759
- LETTER CCXXXIX LONDON, FEBRUARY 27, 1759
- LETTER CCXL LONDON, MARCH 16, 1759
- LETTER CCXLI LONDON, MARCH 30, 1759
- LETTER CCXLII LONDON, APRIL 16, 1759
- LETTER CCXLIII LONDON, APRIL 27, 1759
- LETTER CCXLIV BLACKHEATH, MAY 16, 1759
- LETTER CCXLV BLACKHEATH, JUNE 15, 1759
- LETTER CCXLVI BLACKHEATH, JUNE 25, 1759
- LETTER CCXLVII BATH, FEBRUARY 26, 1761.
- LETTER CCXLVIII BATH, NOVEMBER 21, 1761.
- LETTER CCXLIX BATH, DECEMBER 6, 1761.
- LETTER CCL BATH, NOVEMBER 2, 1762.
- LETTER CCLI BATH, NOVEMBER 13, 1762.
- LETTER CCLII BATH, NOVEMBER 27, 1762.
- LETTER CCLIII BATH, DECEMBER 13, 1762.
- LETTER CCLIV BATH, DECEMBER 13, 1762.
- LETTER CCLV BLACKHEATH, JUNE 14, 1763
- LETTER CCLVI BLACKHEATH, JULY 14, 1763
- LETTER CCLVII BLACKHEATH, AUGUST 1, 1763.
- LETTER CCLVIII BLACKHEATH, AUGUST 22, 1763
- LETTER CCLIX BLACKHEATH, SEPTEMBER 1, 1763
- LETTER CCLX BLACKHEATH, SEPTEMBER 30, 1763
- LETTER CCLXI BLACKHEATH, OCTOBER 17, 1763
- LETTER CCLXII BATH, NOVEMBER 24, 1763
- LETTER CCLXIII BATH, DECEMBER 3, 1763.
- LETTER CCLXIV BATH, DECEMBER 18, 1763
- LETTER CCLXV BATH, DECEMBER 24, 1763.
- LETTER CCLXVI BATH, DECEMBER 31, 1763
- LETTER CCLXVII BLACKHEATH, JULY 20, 1764.
- LETTER CCLXVIII BLACKHEATH, JULY 27,1764
- LETTER CCLXIX BLACKHEATH, SEPTEMBER 3, 1764.
- LETTER CCLXX BLACKHEATH, SEPTEMBER 14, 1764
- LETTER CCLXXI BLACKHEATH, OCTOBER 4, 1764.
- LETTER CCLXXII LONDON, OCTOBER 19, 1764.
- LETTER CCLXXIII BATH, NOVEMBER 10, 1764.
- LETTER CCLXXIV LONDON, FEBRUARY 26, 1765
- LETTER CCLXXV LONDON, APRIL 22, 1765
- LETTER CCLXXVI BLACKHEATH, JULY 2, 1765
- LETTER CCLXXVII BLACKHEATH, JULY 15, 1765
- LETTER CCLXXVIII BLACKHEATH, AUGUST 17, 1765
- LETTER CCLXXIX BLACKHEATH, AUGUST 25, 1765
- LETTER CCLXXX
- LETTER CCLXXXI LONDON, OCTOBER 25, 1765
- LETTER CCLXXXII BATH, NOVEMBER 28, 1765
- LETTER CCLXXXIII LONDON, DECEMBER 27, 1765.
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