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From advice on how to treat ladies, how to behave at a party, and rules for traveling abroad, this handy 19th-century guidebook will provide entertaining nuggets of wisdom

Ever wondered what to do in polite society if you find an insect in your food? Or how a... Read Full Overview

From advice on how to treat ladies to how to behave at a party this handy 19th-century guidebook will delight readers with it's entertaining nuggets of wisdom. Ever wondered what to do in polite society if you find an insect in your food? Or how a gentleman should ask a lady... Read Full Overview

What should you do if you find a bug on your plate? How do you ask someone to dance? What's the least offensive way to enjoy your cigar? These and other questions of social decorum are answered in this classic etiquette book. Published just before the Civil War, this volume offers... Read Full Overview

Containing rules for the etiquette to be observed in the street, at table, in the ball room, evening party, and morning call; with full directions for polite correspondence, dress, conversation, manly exercises, and accomplishments. From the best French, English and American... Read Full Overview

This book provides RULES FOR THE ETIQUETTE TO BE OBSERVED IN THE STREET, AT TABLE, IN THE BALL ROOM, EVENING PARTY, AND MORNING CALL; WITH FULL DIRECTIONS FOR POLITE OR RESPONDENCE, DRESS, CONVERSATION, MANLY EXERCISES, AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Man was not intended to live like a... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness is a comprehensive guide for men on how to behave in all social situations. Authored by Cecil B. Hartley, this book covers a wide range of topics including manners, dress, conversation, and etiquette in different settings... Read Full Overview

The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness, written by Cecil B. Hartley and originally published in 1873, is a comprehensive guide to proper social behavior for men. The book includes advice on everything from dress and grooming to conversation and behavior at... Read Full Overview

The Gentlemen�������s Book Of Etiquette, And Manual Of Politeness is a book written by Cecil B. Hartley in 1873. This book is a comprehensive guide to etiquette and manners for gentlemen. It covers a wide range of topics, including... Read Full Overview

The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness is a comprehensive guidebook that provides a complete set of instructions for a gentleman's behavior and conduct towards society. Written by Cecil B. Hartley, this book is intended to help men navigate the social scene... Read Full Overview

The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness, written by Cecil B. Hartley and originally published in 1873, is a comprehensive guide to proper behavior and manners for men. This book covers a wide range of topics, including dress, grooming, conversation, dining,... Read Full Overview

Man was not intended to live like a bear or a hermit, apart from others of his own nature, and, philosophy and reason will each agree with me, that man was born for sociability and finds his true delight in society. Society is a word capable of many meanings, and used here in... Read Full Overview

The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette The Manual of Politeness By Cecil B. Hartley The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette, The Manual of Politeness Being; A complete guide for a gentleman's conduct in all his relations towards society. Containing: Rules for the etiquette to be observed... Read Full Overview