The Use of Life
Published by The Macmillan Company September, 1898, New York, 1898
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Gyre & Gimble, Holden, ME, U.S.A.Gyre & Gimble
AbeBooks seller since June 21, 2001
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 95.00
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Blue cloth with gilt lettering and elaborate gilt borders. Top edge is gilt. Heavy rubbing and fray to head and heel of spine and corners. Boards show light general scuffing and soil. Previous owner gift inscription to front endpaper, text is otherwise clean and bright, no marks. "Explores the profound intricacies of life's various aspects through the lenses of philosophy, economics, and personal wisdom. This work offers timeless insights into human behavior, ethics, and the pursuit of happiness. Lubbock’s lucid prose delves into themes that explore how to live a meaningful and fulfilling life, drawing on his experiences in various domains such as money management, health, citizenship, and social life. The book emphasizes the importance of learning how to live well and avoid self-destruction. Each chapter encourages the reader to reflect on what it means to live well, pointing out that true happiness is derived from a balanced life that values both self-improvement and the well-being of others.".…
Seller Inventory # L030126
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Use of Life
- Author
- Lubbock, Sir John (The Right Honorable Sir John Lubbock, Bart., M.P.)
- Publisher
- The Macmillan Company September, 1898, New York
- Publication year
- 1898
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- No Dust Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Seller catalogs
- Essays
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