1879 The Manners That Win Victorian Etiquette Book, 1st edition book of Victorian manners and etiquette rules. A true treasure trove of everything a gentleman and lady of polite society was expected to know, how to act, how to dress, how to host, and much more.
Contents include:
Value of Etiquette; Manners at Home; A Chapter for Children; The Entrance Into Society; Introductions; The Salutation; The Visiting Customs of Gentlemen; Ladies' Calls and Cards; Receptions and Kettledrums;Evening Parties and Balls;Dinners and Dining; The Wedding Day;Funeral and Mourning Customs;Conversation; Letter Writing; Washington Etiquette and more.
Truly a historical 'how to' book, fun to read, and invaluable to authors as research. In good condition, as shown. A few pages have a spot, the corners are bumped and the pages have toning. A true gem for those of us who love the Victorian age!
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