Peacham's Compleat Gentleman, 1634

By George Stuart Gordon and Henry Peacham

Book Overview

Peacham's Compleat Gentleman is a book written by Henry Peacham in 1634. It is a guidebook for young men on how to become a true gentleman. The book covers a wide range of topics, including education, manners, dress, and behavior. Peacham emphasizes the importance of classical education, particularly the study of Latin and Greek, as well as the development of artistic and musical skills. He also provides detailed instructions on how to dress properly for different occasions, how to behave in social situations, and how to conduct oneself in a moral and ethical manner. The book is written in a clear and concise style, with practical advice and examples drawn from classical literature and history. It was widely read and influential in its time, and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of manners and etiquette.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163277444
• ISBN13: 9781163277447
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"