Originally published in 1962, this volume collects three letters of advice from three of England's most influential statesmen: Lord Burghley, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Francis Osborne. Written in the early 17th century, these letters offer timeless wisdom on how to live a happy and successful life. With an introduction by noted historian Louis B. Wright, this book is a valuable addition to the library of anyone interested in the history of self-help literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.