British and American Letter Manuals, 1680-1810, Volume 4.
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Published: 2017
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1712
ISBN-13: 9781351222822
Subjects: Letter writing; Early works to 1800
Description: "During the 18th century, letter manuals became the most popular form of conduct literature. They were marketed to and used by a wide spectrum of society, from maidservants and apprentices, through military officers and merchants, to gentlemen, parents and children. This work presents the most influential manuals from both sides of the Atlantic."--Provided by publisher.
Table of contents: title: Chapter Language Skills and Reading Aloud; title: chapter Manuals Published in London; title: chapter Manuals Published in Philadelphia, Worcester, MA, Boston, New York and Albany; title: chapter Manuals Published in Philadelphia; title: chapter Manuals Published in New York, Connecticut, Philadelphia and Vermont; title: chapter Manuals Published in New York; title: chapter Editorial Notes.