The Key to Culture (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781596059214)

This delightful 1921 volume of etiquette and "cheerful counsel to the younger generation"-from newspaper writer Paul T. Gilbert, collected from his regular column-is full of useful advice for those time-traveling to the early 20th century. You'll avoid social faux pas and enjoy your trip more when you know. . how to properly introduce a matron . the correct calling cards for gentlemen . how to circumvent the "embarrassing silence" in conversation . how to dress for dinner . do's and don'ts of the lawn party . when chaperones are unnecessary at balls and dances . how to tell fortunes by cards (an excellent party trick) . and much more. American author PAUL T. GILBERT (1878-1953) was a pioneering columnist and feature writer for newspapers in Chicago and Cincinnati. He is best remembered for his series of children's short fiction about an adventurous boy named Bertram.

Author: Paul T. Gilbert
ISBN-10: 1596059214
ISBN-13: 9781596059214
Publisher: Cosimo Classics
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2006
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.58d