Synopsis
Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation is a book written by the first President of the United States, George Washington. The book was originally written in 1745, when Washington was just 14 years old, and it contains a set of 110 rules that Washington believed were essential for polite and respectful behavior in social situations.The book was first published in 1888, and it has since become a classic text on etiquette and manners. The rules cover a wide range of topics, including how to address people, how to behave at the dinner table, how to show respect to elders and superiors, and how to handle disagreements and conflicts.The rules are written in a formal and elegant style, reflecting the manners and customs of the time in which they were written. However, many of the rules are still relevant and applicable today, and the book has been praised for its timeless wisdom and practical advice.Overall, Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation is a fascinating glimpse into the social norms and customs of 18th-century America, and it remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in etiquette, manners, and social behavior.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.
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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.
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