George Washington's Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation (Little Books of Wisdom)
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Author: George WashingtonEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1989-08-01
ISBN: 155709103X
Number of pages: 36
Publisher: Applewood Books(MA)
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Book Review: Washington's "Rules" are good copywork
Summary: 4 Stars
George Washington's "Rules' are not his at all. The original material in this little volume is thought to have been inspired by rules composed by French Jesuits in 1595. The first English translation of the French rules appeared in 1640, and are ascribed to Francis Hawkins, the twelve-year-old son of a doctor. They come to us as part of a larger volume of copywork, written out by George as assigned by a tutor, and was a method of teaching common to his day. Copywork is the practice of copying good quality writing for practice in both penmanship and composition. Many of today's homeschoolers carry on the tradition of daily copywork. Though George Washington didn't compose the rules, they were certainly popularized after he recopied them.
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Summary of George Washington's Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation (Little Books of Wisdom)
Copied out by hand as a young man aspiring to the status of Gentleman, George Washington's 110 rules were based on a set of rules composed by French Jesuits in 1595. The first English edition of these rules was available in Francis Hawkins' Youths Behavior, or Decency in Conversation Amongst Men, which appeared in 1640, and it is from work that Washington seems to have copied. The rules as Washington wrote them out are a simplified version of this text. However much he may have simplified them, these precepts had a strong influence on Washington, who aimed to always live by them. The rules focus on self-respect and respect for others through details of etiquette. The rules offer pointers on such issues as how to dress, walk, eat in public, and address one's superiors.General Books
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