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A guide for ladies, written in 1860, on what is accepted as correct behavior in polite society. The advice covers dress, travelling, staying in hotels, attending and giving parties and balls, making and receiving morning calls, letter writing, how to deal with servants, what accomplishments every well bred lady should be expected to acquire and how to choose a suitable husband. (Summary by Christine Lamberton)

Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness, The by Florence Hartley LibriVox

    • Arts
    • 4.4 • 7 Ratings

A guide for ladies, written in 1860, on what is accepted as correct behavior in polite society. The advice covers dress, travelling, staying in hotels, attending and giving parties and balls, making and receiving morning calls, letter writing, how to deal with servants, what accomplishments every well bred lady should be expected to acquire and how to choose a suitable husband. (Summary by Christine Lamberton)

    CONVERSATION.

    CONVERSATION.

    • 20 min
    DRESS.

    DRESS.

    • 30 min
    TRAVELING.

    TRAVELING.

    • 11 min
    HOW TO BEHAVE AT A HOTEL.

    HOW TO BEHAVE AT A HOTEL.

    • 7 min
    ETIQUETTE FOR THE HOSTESS.

    ETIQUETTE FOR THE HOSTESS.

    • 19 min
    ETIQUETTE FOR THE GUEST.

    ETIQUETTE FOR THE GUEST.

    • 10 min

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