George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour
Discover the gentleman's guide that shaped a founding father. Young George Washington meticulously hand-copied 110 rules of civility rooted in 17th-century French Jesuit wisdom, filtered through Francis Hawkins' 1640 classic on proper conduct. Washington's streamlined version emphasizes self-respect and consideration for others—covering everything from dining etiquette to addressing your betters with grace. These timeless precepts reveal the principles that guided one of history's most dignified leaders. A charming hardcover window into the manners that mattered. 4.25 x 6.75 inches | 36 pages.