Chickens feed capons;
or, A dissertation on the pertness of our youth in general, especially those trained up at tea-tables; with the true picture of a petit maitre and a modern fine lady; some hints on abuses in education; not forgetting the insolence and scorn with which the generality of young persons treat their elders and betters. Also a very remarkable tragic case, which may serve as a warning to persons in years, how they give the staff out of their own hands, and leave themselves to the mercy of others.
Written by a friend of the person injured.

APA Citation

Defoe, D. (1731). Chickens feed capons: or, A dissertation on the pertness of our youth in general, especially those trained up at tea-tables; with the true picture of a petit maitre and a modern fine lady; some hints on abuses in education; not forgetting the insolence and scorn with which the generality of young persons treat their elders and betters. Also a very remarkable tragic case, which may serve as a warning to persons in years, how they give the staff out of their own hands, and leave themselves to the mercy of others. London: A. Dodd.

MLA Citation

Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731. Chickens Feed Capons: Or, A Dissertation On the Pertness of Our Youth In General, Especially Those Trained Up At Tea-tables; With the True Picture of a Petit Maitre And a Modern Fine Lady; Some Hints On Abuses In Education; Not Forgetting the Insolence And Scorn With Which the Generality of Young Persons Treat Their Elders And Betters. Also a Very Remarkable Tragic Case, Which May Serve As a Warning to Persons In Years, How They Give the Staff Out of Their Own Hands, And Leave Themselves to the Mercy of Others. London: A. Dodd, 1731.