George Washington’s Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour

Long before he became a military commander, Founding Father, and the first President of the United States, George Washington was a young man determined to shape his character. In his teenage years, aspiring to the status and refinement of a gentleman, Washington carefully copied out by hand 110 moral and social rules of conduct—adapted from a set originally written by French Jesuits in 1595 and later published in English in Youths Behavior (1640). Though simplified in his personal transcription, the rules had a profound and lifelong influence on Washington. They form a blueprint for outward courtesy rooted in inner discipline: from how to dress, walk, and dine in public to how to speak, disagree, and treat others with dignity. This pocket-sized hardcover edition preserves the complete set of Washington’s 110 “Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior,” offering modern readers timeless guidance on self-respect, good manners, and the art of conducting oneself with grace.

• Complete and unabridged text of George Washington’s 110 “Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior”.
• Faithfully reproduced historical content based on Washington’s handwritten transcription.
• Explores principles of etiquette, composure, humility, and respect.
• Pocket-sized hardcover edition — ideal for daily reflection or elegant gifting.
• A valuable resource for leadership, character education, and personal development.
• Beautiful vintage-style typesetting reflecting 18th-century refinement.
• Printed on archival-quality paper designed for longevity and repeated reading.
• Made in USA.

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