American Etiquette and Rules of Politeness (Part One)

Authors

Rev. A. B. Philputt A.B.
Walter R. Houghton A.M
James K. Beck A.B.
Horace R. Hoffman A.B.
A. E. Davis
Mrs. W. R. Houghton

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Description

This is a volume dedicated to explaining American etiquette, which the authors consider to be, "The most complete work on Etiquette that has yet been presented to the public." This first part of the book covers the value of etiquette, good manners, social intercourse, home etiquette, home culture, entrance into society, introductions, salutations, conversation, table etiquette, street etiquette, traveling, riding, driving, public etiquette, calling and visiting, receptions, parties, dinners, women's higher culture, courtship, marriage, wedding etiquette, good conduct, anniversaries, personal care and hygiene, and clothing.

Publication Date

1882

Publisher

A. E. Davis

City

Indianapolis, IN

Keywords

etiquette guide, ladies, gentlemen, manners, good conduct, table etiquette, parties, conversation rules, calling, visiting, courtship, marriage, women's higher culture

Rights

No Copyright - United States

Subject

Etiquette--United States; Table etiquette; Wedding etiquette--United States; Courtesy; A.E. Davis & Co.

Recommended Citation

Philputt, Rev. A. B. A.B.; Houghton, Walter R. A.M; Beck, James K. A.B.; Hoffman, Horace R. A.B.; Davis, A. E.; and Houghton, Mrs. W. R., "American Etiquette and Rules of Politeness (Part One)" (1882). Mother Home & Heaven. 80.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/motherhomeheaven/80