Advice to a Son was written in 1694 by a 52 year old Yorkshireman called Nathaniel Bladen for his 14 year old son who was about to leave home to pursue his education. This previously unpublished manuscript gave the young man guidance on his studies, religion, marriage, money and business, as well as passing on the father's experience of dealing with people and advice on how the young man should conduct himself in 17th century England.