"Letters to his Son, 1756-58: On the Eminent Skill of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman" is a collection of letters from the British politician and diplomat Philip Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield, to his son. In these letters, the author shares his own thoughts, advice and life experience with the goal of raising his son to be a real gentleman. Each letter contains valuable advice on etiquette, upbringing, culture of communication and ways of successful living. This book became a classic of literature on self-improvement and the culture of communication and remains relevant and famous to this day.