Letters to His Son, 1759-65 On the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman

"Letters to His Son, 1759-65" by Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield is a compilation of letters penned in the 1700s from a father to his son, acting as a manual for navigating life, politics, and social graces to transform him into a refined gentleman. The book begins with the Earl’s well wishes interwoven in personal experiences and political reflections. The Earl dives into health advice, the latest London happenings, and decoding social standards and manners. Chesterfield's letters are known for his clever takes on people and high-society life, revealing a father's deep care to arm his son with the knowledge to successfully handle the world's difficulties.