Martine's Hand-Book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness: A Complete Manual for Those Who Desire to Understand the Rules of Good Breeding, the ... and to Avoid Incorrect and Vulgar habits - Couverture souple

Martine, Arthur

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ISBN 10 : 1557094292 ISBN 13 : 9781557094292

Editeur : Applewood Books, U.S., 2006

Synopsis

This 1866 guide to Etiquette was used right after the Civil War, and contains clear and comprehensive directions for manners, dress & conversation, and includes other such essentials as tips on the art of carving, etiquette of the ball, and 56 rules to be observed in general society.

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Biographie de l'auteur

Arthur Martine is the author of several civli-war era etiquette guides. He first published this book under the title of Martine's Hand-Book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness in 1860. He resided in New York, New York.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Applewood Books, U.S.
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1557094292
• ISBN 13: 9781557094292
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 172
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible