Description

Chesterfield's Letters is a book published in 1893, compiled and edited by Edwin Ginn. The book is a collection of letters written by Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield, to his son between 1737 and 1748. The letters contain advice on manners, education, and social conduct, and were written with the intention of preparing his son for a career in politics and society. The book provides insight into the societal norms and expectations of the time, and offers a glimpse into the mind of one of the prominent figures of the 18th century. The letters are written in a clear and concise style, and offer practical advice that is still relevant today. Chesterfield's Letters is considered a classic of English literature and is widely read and studied in schools and universities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.