Ladies' Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness by Florence Hartley (English)

Description: Ladies' Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness by Florence Hartley If the correct rules of etiquette fail you, never fear for this handy guide will instruct you in the correct ladylike manner! This indispensable nineteenth century guidebook will entertain, educate and inspire in equal measure. LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What should you do if you notice a strangers dress is tucked up at the back? What are you meant to say if you are offered food you dont like at a dinner party? And what ought you to wear if youre invited to a ball? If these questions baffle you, fear not! For help is at hand in the form of The Ladies Book of Etiquette. Florence Hartleys insightful etiquette guide was first published in 1860, and yet her witty and useful advice on behaving like a lady often still rings true down the ages. You dont need to live in the nineteenth century to agree with Hartley that it is rude to finish someone elses jokes. Whatever the situation, whether the reader would like to know how to be as ladylike as possible when seasick or the best colour schemes for bridesmaids dresses, this thorough and wide-ranging book will provide sensible and succinct guidance, as well as shed light into life in the nineteenth century. Did you know that apparently you could spot a lady who had laced her corset too tightly from the lack of circulation making her nose go red?!Published alongside The Gentlemens Book of Etiquette, this is the perfect gift for that special someone in your life, or as a treat to yourself as you aspire to set step on the path towards becoming a lady! Let every action, while it is finished in strict accordance with etiquette, be, at the same time, easy, as if dictated solely by the heart. To be truly polite, remember you must be polite at all times, and under all circumstances. Notes This 19th century guide offers advice on how to behave like a lady in all manner of situations! If you want to know how best to react when you notice a strangers dress tucked up at the back, or how to be ladylike while being seasick, this is the book for you! Author Biography Florence Hartley was a nineteenth-century writer and etiquette expert. She is the author of The Ladies Handbook of Fancy and Ornamental Work (1859) and The Ladies Book of Etiquette (1860). Details ISBN1843915421 Year 2014 ISBN-10 1843915421 ISBN-13 9781843915423 Media Book Publication Date 2014-10-31 Pages 256 Publisher Hesperus Press Ltd Author Florence Hartley Imprint Hesperus Press Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 395.144 Short Title LADIES BK OF ETIQUETTE & MANUA Language English Audience General/Trade AU Release Date 2014-10-31 NZ Release Date 2014-10-31 UK Release Date 2014-10-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91221771;

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