“The world is a country which nobody ever yet knew by description; one must travel through it one's self to be acquainted with it.”
Quote by Lord Chesterfield
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Letters Written by the Earl of Chesterfield to His Son
This book comprises a series of letters exchanged between Philip Stanhope, the fourth Earl of Chesterfield, and his son, Philip Stanhope, the fifth Earl of Chesterfield. The letters provide a glimpse into the social and political landscape of 18th-century England, as well as the personal advice and moral instruction the father imparted to his son. more
Author
Lord Chesterfield
British statesman known for his epistolary works, which had a profound impact on 18th-century British society. more
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