Principles of politeness, and of knowing the world; By the Late Lord Chesterfield. Methodised and digested under distinct heads, with additions, by the Reverend Dr. John Trusler: containing every instruction necessary to complete the gentleman and man of fashion, to teach him a knowledge of life, and make him well received in all companies. For the improvement of youth; yet not beneath the attention of any

All titles

• Principles of politeness, and of knowing the world; By the Late Lord Chesterfield. Methodised and digested under distinct heads, with additions, by the Reverend Dr. John Trusler: containing every instruction necessary to complete the gentleman and man of fashion, to teach him a knowledge of life, and make him well received in all companies. For the improvement of youth; yet not beneath the attention of any
• Letters to his son. Adaptations
• Principles of politeness. Part 1.

People / Organizations

• Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield (Author)

Imprint

London : Printed for John Bell, near Exeter-Exchange, Strand, and C. Etherington, at York, MDCCLXXV. [1775] The third edition.; ..

Added name

Trusler, John, 1735-1820.

Publication year

1775

ESTC No.

N20842

Grub Street ID

10221

Description

[6],ii,[4],109,[1]p. ; 8°.

Note

A reissue of the first edition, with the half-title and titlepage cancels (Gulick)

In fact consists of adaptations of Philip Dormer Stanhope's 'Letters to his son', edited by Trusler.

Uncontrolled note

Pp.[i]-ii = adv. The British Library copy has an extra three leaves of advertisements at end, beginning with: "Advertisement. In a short time will be published, a second part to this work; ...". Verify other copies