| Description |
1 online resource (303 pages) |
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Print version record. |
| Contents |
Title; Contents; The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness; Introduction; Chapter I -- Conversation; Chapter II -- Dress; Chapter III -- Traveling; Chapter IV -- How to Behave at a Hotel; Chapter V -- Evening Parties; Chapter VI -- Evening Parties; Chapter VII -- Visiting; Chapter VIII -- Visiting; Chapter IX -- Morning Receptions or Calls; Chapter X -- Morning Receptions or Calls; Chapter XI -- Dinner Company; Chapter XII -- Dinner Company; Chapter XIII -- Table Etiquette; Chapter XIV -- Conduct in the Street; Chapter XV -- Letter Writing; Chapter XVI -- Polite Deportment, and Good Habits. |
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Chapter XVII -- Conduct in ChurchChapter XVIII -- Ball Room Etiquette; Chapter XIX -- Ball Room Etiquette; Chapter XX -- Places of Amusement; Chapter XXI -- Accomplishments; Chapter XXII -- Servants; Chapter XXIII -- On a Young Lady's Conduct When Contemplating Marriage; Chapter XXIV -- Bridal Etiquette; Chapter XXV -- Hints on Health; Chapter XXVI -- Miscellaneous; Receipts; Endnotes. |
| Summary |
Florence Hartley's exhaustive guide The Ladies' Book of Etiquette is a fascinating read. Offering an inside look at the mores and conventions of the post-Civil War era, the book also offers handy tips for gracious manners that stand the test of time. The book also offers beauty techniques and concoctions based on common household ingredients, an idea that's making a comeback today. |
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Etiquette for women.
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Formulas, recipes, etc.
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Cooking, American.
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Etiquette for women -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Hygiene.
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REFERENCE -- Etiquette.
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Etiquette for women. (OCoLC)fst00916287
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Formulas, recipes, etc. (OCoLC)fst01753650
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Hartley, Florence. Ladies' Book of Etiquette : And Manual of Politeness. Auckland : The Floating Press, ©2014 |
| ISBN |
9781776530939 (electronic bk.) |
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1776530934 (electronic bk.) |
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