Ladies' Book of Etiquette: A Manual of Politeness from a Gentler Time
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Ladies' Book of Etiquette: A Manual of Politeness from a Gentler Time
By (Author) Florence Hartley
Dover Publications Inc.
Dover Publications Inc.
31st March 2017
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Gender studies: women and girls
395.144
Physical Properties
Paperback
352
Width 140mm, Height 217mm, Spine 19mm
420g
Description
This 1860 guide offers timeless advice for proper behavior in every situation, from traveling abroad and hosting a dinner party to choosing clothes and attending a wedding. Providing insights into 19th-century social norms as well as invaluable guidance for modern times, this charmingly instructive book abounds in sound counsel for navigating life with grace and confidence.
Author Bio
Florence Hartley is the author of the Ladies' Hand Book of Fancy and Ornamental Work. She also wrote The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness under the nom de plume of Cecil B. Hartley.
