A Very Useful Book


This little beauty arrived this morning, via Ebay. It's MANNERS OF GOOD SOCIETY, written by "A member of the Aristocracy". A research book, obviously, but the best thing about it is that it was published in 1890 ie. the very year that Victorianoid is set!
So, this is the real deal about etiquette of the time, not a second hand source such as an internet search. And it's full of advice to the socially unsure about visiting your friends and acquaintances, leaving your calling cards, how to...
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Published on April 21, 2010 03:57
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message 1: by Tracyene (new)

Tracyene I love old books, and this looks like a gem. Just imagine the woman (or man) who bought this--maybe a mother-in-law bought it for her daughter-in-law!


message 2: by Portia (new)

Portia Costa Oh yes, I could easily imagine that scenario! :)


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