This 1870s etiquette guide offers humorous, insightful help to an array of societal foibles. The author explores a wide spectrum of mannerly pitfalls including recreational activities, food prep and dinner party faux pas, clothing mishaps, conversational blunders, and the myriad ways to embarrass oneself in a world where the upper class held societal power. The author's wit and wisdom provide lessons that prove their value as relevant, well over a century after the book was written, offering insights into the vanities and social constructs of human nature. The author's guidance, sprinkled with amusing anecdotes and colloquialisms, will keep the reader engaged while guiding them through the intricacies of everyday social interactions. Despite the dated references and tone, this book transcends time to deliver advice as helpful and entertaining today as it was when first published.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This 1870s etiquette guide offers humorous, insightful help to an array of societal foibles. The author explores a wide spectrum of mannerly pitfalls including recreational activities, food prep and dinner party faux pas, clothing mishaps, conversational blunders, and the myriad ways to embarrass oneself in a world where the upper class held societal power. The author's wit and wisdom provide lessons that prove their value as relevant, well over a century after the book was written, offering insights into the vanities and social constructs of human nature. The author's guidance, sprinkled with amusing anecdotes and colloquialisms, will keep the reader engaged while guiding them through the intricacies of everyday social interactions. Despite the dated references and tone, this book transcends time to deliver advice as helpful and entertaining today as it was when first published. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780243394784_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780243394784
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