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Advice to young men, and, incidentally, to young women, in the middle and higher ranks of life, in a series of letters

This book is a series of letters that provide advice and wisdom to young men and women navigating the complexities of middle and upper-class life. more

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William Cobbett
William Cobbett

William Cobbett (March 9, 1763 - June 18, 1835) was an influential English pamphleteer, writer, and radical. Known for his critical analysis of the political and social issues of his time, Cobbett's work had a profound impact on the social and political landscape of 18th and 19th century Britain. more

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