Washington's Rules Of Civility And Decent Behavior In Company And Conversation (1888) - Softcover

Washington, George

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1104526484 ISBN 13: 9781104526481

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation is a book that features a collection of 110 rules for social behavior that were written by George Washington when he was a young man. The rules were originally copied from a French etiquette manual and were meant to guide young men in proper social conduct. The book was first published in 1888 and has since become a classic guide to etiquette and manners. The rules cover a wide range of topics, including how to greet people, how to behave at the dinner table, how to dress appropriately for different occasions, and how to show respect for others. The book is a fascinating insight into the social norms and expectations of the 18th century and provides valuable lessons for modern readers on how to conduct themselves with grace and dignity in any social situation.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.

About this title

From the Publisher

Akashic Books presents a thought-provoking series of early writings from United States Presidents, starting this season with George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson, and moving chronologically forward. Each slim book offers an introduction and additional commentary by a groundbreaking contemporary writer. This series is unlike any other Presidential commentaries in print, and is characterized by a critical viewpoint that will provide a counterpoint to the more staid analyses that have traditionally accompanied Presidential writings.

About the Author

George Washington was born in Virginia in 1732. As a young man, he learned the morals, manners, and knowledge necessary to become a Virginia gentleman. He was particularly interested in the military arts and western expansion. At the age of 16, he helped survey Shenandoah lands. At the age of 22, he was commissioned a lieutenant colonel and fought in the first battles of what became the French and Indian War. Unanimously elected as the first President of the United States, Washington served two terms before retiring to Mount Vernon. He passed away on December 14, 1799.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1104526484
• ISBN 13: 9781104526481
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 36
• Editor: Toner Joseph Meredith