British and American Letter Manuals 1680-1810 Volume 2

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. Volume 2: Introduction, Letter Classes: John Hill, Th e Young Secretary’s Guide: Or, A Speedy Help to Learning. In Two Parts, 7th edn (1696); Manuals Published in London: John Hill, Th e Young Secretary’s Guide: Or, A Speedy Help to Learning. In Two Parts, 7th edn (1696); Thomas Goodman, Th e Experienc’d Secretary: Or Citizen and Countryman’s Companion. In Two Parts, 4th edn (1707); Manuals Published in Boston: ‘Thomas Hill’, Th e Young Secretary’s Guide. Or, A Speedy Help to Learning. In Two Parts, 3rd edn (1703); B. W., Th e Young Secretary’s Guide: Or, A Speedy Help to Learning. In Two Parts (1707); Manuals Published in New York and Philadelphia: [Anon.], Th e Secretary’s Guide, or Young Man’s Companion, In Four Parts, 4th edn (1728); [Anon.], Th e Secretary’s Guide, or Young Man’s Companion. In Four Parts, 5th edn (1737)