{"product_id":"1755-the-gentleman-instructed-in-the-conduct-of-a-virtuous-and-happy-life-by-william-darrell","title":"1755 The Gentleman Instructed In A Virtuous and Happy Life by William Darrell.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e'The Gentleman Instructed In The Conduct Of A Virtuous and Happy Life...', origianlly published anonymously but later attributed to William Darrell. Published in two volumes in 1755. Library plate for Henry Tomkinson (1741-1822) of Dorfold Hall, Cheshire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth volumes are fully bound in calf leather. Hostoric binding repairs evident to both volumes. Five raised bands and gilt stamped decoration to the spines. The front board and flyleaf of Volume I is partially detached, remaining affixed to the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLibrary plate to the front pastedown of both volumes and written ink inscription of 'Henry Tomkinson, 1760' to both volumes. Some spotting and browning to the preliminary pages but generally the pages remain in a very good clean condition throughout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten to guide the young nobleman in moral philosophy, Christian duty and personal conduct - with \u003cem\u003e'a word to the ladies'\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003ePart I focuses on laying down foundational religious and moral principles, steering the young reader away from vice, atheism, and libertine habits, while emphasising conscience.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePart II\u003c\/span\u003e examines worldly distractions, pleasures, and temptations that derail a gentleman from a meaningful life, contrasting transient earthly vanities with eternal spiritual welfare.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePart III e\u003c\/span\u003explores how inner virtue, justice, and devotion lead to true peace of mind and enduring happiness rather than superficial status or wealth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 17cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 11cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK Mainland: FREE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harrington Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58639225553270,"sku":"8020e","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0425\/1425\/1928\/files\/DSCF0047.jpg?v=1788866642","url":"https:\/\/harringtonantiques.co.uk\/products\/1755-the-gentleman-instructed-in-the-conduct-of-a-virtuous-and-happy-life-by-william-darrell","provider":"Harrington Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}