The man of manners: or, Plebeian polish'd. Being plain and familiar rules for a modest and genteel bahaviour, on most of the ordinary occasions of life. Whereby the many vanities, weakness and impertinences incident to human nature, (which expose persons to contempt and ridicule) may be easily avoided. Written chiefly for the use and benefit of persons of mean births and education, who have unaccountably plung'd themselves into wealth and power. The manner of walking the streets and other publick places. The usual salutations and greetings, down from the complaisant grin and sneer of quality, to the honest porterly how-d'ye, or the more homely, civility, how fares your best body? the manner of a city family's sitting at dinner. wholesale traders, great money-jochers and other rich plodders, their sentiments of breeding and good manners. Common conversation a meer comedy. Rules recommended to preachers for a modest and courtly behaviour towards the Beau Monde. Scandalous indecenceis at chu

People / Organizations

• Erasmus Jones (Author)

Imprint

London: Printed for J. Roberts, near the Oxford-Arms in Warwicklane; and sold by E. Withers, at the Seven Stars, against the end of Chancery-lane in Fleet-street; and J. Jollisse, at the Bible in St. James's-street; and the rest of the booksellers of London and Westminister, [1737?]

Publication year

1737

ESTC No.

T131876

Grub Street ID

180841

Description

iv,60p. ; 8°.

Note

Anonymous. By Erasmus Jones

The ornaments are those used by Henry Woodfall

Price on title page: (Price One Shilling.)