[MARKIEWICZ Andrew] - A doctrine of morals to abhor transgressions, vices and superstitions,...

[MARKIEWICZ Andrzej] - Nauka obyczaiowa o obrzydzeniu występków, wadów i przesądów, a zamiylowanie prawdy, virtu i cechów towarzyskich; do kształenia młodzieży na dobrych ludzi, obywatelów i urzędnicy stosowna. Cracow 1810. order of the author. 16d, pp. [6], 221, [1]. Late fp. binding.
Soiling of title page, minor staining of a few pages. Handbook of good manners by A. Markiewicz (1767-1815) - philosopher and lawyer. "His works were based on Polish, not French, Enlightenment authors such as Hieronim Stroynowski and Hugo Kołłątaj [...], implementing the recommendations of the Commission of National Education. They were addressed to young people, whom the author wanted to educate as virtuous citizens" (Wikipedia). Excerpts from the text: "So we remember in advance to learn how to use possessions decently. Let us remember in good time to moderate our expenditures so as to be able to serve people in their adventures", "Ingratitude is contempt or forgetfulness of kindness. Forgetfulness is the result of a wicked heart, and contempt is the mark of a black soul", "A glutton commonly errs in that he likes money for money's sake".