The Lady's Guide To Perfect Gentility: In Manners, Dress, And Conversation, In The Family, In Company, At The Piano Forte, The Table, In The Street, A (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437298376)

The Lady's Guide to Perfect Gentility, written by Emily Thornwell and published in 1856, is a comprehensive guide for women on how to cultivate and maintain proper manners, dress, and conversation in various social settings. The book covers a wide range of topics, including etiquette in the family, proper behavior in company, how to conduct oneself at the piano forte, table manners, appropriate behavior in the street, and how to interact with gentlemen in society. The guide provides detailed instructions and advice on how to behave in various situations, with a particular emphasis on the importance of good breeding and decorum. The Lady's Guide to Perfect Gentility is a fascinating glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the mid-19th century, and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of etiquette and social manners.Also, A Useful Instructor In Letter Writing, Toilet Preparations, Fancy Needlework, Millinery, Dressmaking, Care Of Wardrobe, The Hair, Teeth, Hands, Lips, Complexion, Etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Emily Thornwell
ISBN-10: 1437298370
ISBN-13: 9781437298376
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2008
Pages: 244
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d