Principles of politeness, and of knowing the world
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By the late Lord CHESTERFIELD.
Methodised and digested under distinct Heads,
WITH ADDITIONS,
By the Rev. 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.
TO WHICH IS NOW FIRST ANNEXED
A FATHER’S LEGACY
Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield
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INTRODUCTION
MODESTY.
LYING.
GOOD-BREEDING.
GENTEEL CARRIAGE.
CLEANLINESS of PERSON.
DRESS.
ELEGANCE of EXPRESSION.
ADDRESS, PHRASEOLOGY, and SMALL-TALK.
OBSERVATION.
ABSENCE of MIND.
KNOWLEDGE of the WORLD.
CHOICE of COMPANY.
LAUGHTER.
SUNDRY LITTLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
EMPLOYMENT of TIME.
DIGNITY of MANNERS.
RULES for CONVERSATION.
RELIGION.
CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOUR.
AMUSEMENTS.
FRIENDSHIP, LOVE, MARRIAGE.