A Present For An Apprentice: Or, A Sure Guide, To Gain Both Esteem And Estate; with Rules for His Conduct to His Master and in the World. by a Late Lord Mayor of London, Fourth Edition, To Which is Added, Two Essays By Dr. Benj. Franklin

Barnard, Sir John

Published by Christopher and Jennett, Stockton, 1808

About this Item

Fourth edition. 12mo. Paper covered boards. 108 p. This treatise was thought to be authored by Sir John Barnard around 1740. It is written in the form of a letter to the author's son, and gives advice on life -- everything from dishonesty to friendship, work ethic, religious disposition, cheap pleasures, politics, how to treat servants, avoiding excess in food, drink and dress, offending women, and many other life lessons. Includes "Advice to a Young Tradesman from an Old One," [in which the often-quoted phrase "Time is money" appears] and "Necessary Hints for Those that Would be Rich" by Benjamin Franklin, plus an essay entitled "Useful Directions for Servants." Printed paper-covered boards are worn and stained, and hinges are cracked. Several pages are loose in binding. Owner's name. A good copy.

Seller Inventory # LL-b898-16

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Present For An Apprentice: Or, A Sure Guide, To Gain Both Esteem And Estate; with Rules for His Conduct to His Master and in the World. by a Late Lord Mayor of London, Fourth Edition, To Which is Added, Two Essays By Dr. Benj. Franklin
• Publisher: Christopher and Jennett, Stockton
• Publication Date: 1808
• Binding: Original Wraps
• Edition: Fourth Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Rare History
  • Philosophy