Practical morality is otherwise known as "A guide to men and manners." Also consisting of Lord Chesterfields' Advice to his son. To which is added, a supplement containing extracts from various books, recommended by Lord Chesterfield to Mr. Stanhope. Together with The Polite Philosopher: An essay on the art which makes a man happy in himself, and agreeable to others by James Forrester. Continuing on Dr. Blair's Advice to youth is included and Dr. Fordyce on Honor as a principle. As well as Lord Burghley's Ten precepts to his son, and Dr. Franklin's Way to wealth. Concluding with the Pope's Universal prayer.

This copy is comprised of 275 pages. With "Advice of a mother to her son: by the Marchioness de Lambert" on pages 135-171. "Maxims and moral reflections, by the Duke de la Rochefoucault" on pages 172-184.