George Washington's Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation
Discover the timeless principles of manners and moral conduct in this special pocket-sized edition of George Washington’s Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour, republished by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association.
Written in his youth, Washington’s original exercise book contains 110 rules that offer insight into the values that shaped his character and leadership. This edition preserves the original spelling and punctuation and includes a biographical epilogue by staff of the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington. The endpapers feature Mount Vernon’s 1787 Vaughn Plan garden design.
Details:
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 30
- Size: Pocket-sized
- Sold individually
A meaningful gift for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in George Washington’s life and legacy.

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This book is featured on the George Washington Reading Pin Resource List for Scouts. Scouts who read one or more books from the list about George Washington’s life can earn a special George Washington Reading Pin.