The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness


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(5 stars; 5 reviews)

A COMPLETE HAND BOOK FOR THE USE OF THE LADY IN POLITE SOCIETY. CONTAINING FULL DIRECTIONS FOR CORRECT MANNERS, DRESS, DEPORTMENT, AND CONVERSATION; RULES FOR THE DUTIES OF BOTH HOSTESS AND GUEST IN MORNING RECEPTIONS, DINNER COMPANIES, VISITING, EVENING PARTIES AND BALLS; A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR LETTER WRITING AND CARDS OF COMPLIMENT; HINTS ON MANAGING SERVANTS, ON THE PRESERVATION OF HEALTH, AND ON ACCOMPLISHMENTS. AND ALSO USEFUL RECEIPTS FOR THE COMPLEXION, HAIR, AND WITH HINTS AND DIRECTIONS FOR THE CARE OF THE WARDROBE. - Summary from book. (9 hr 55 min)

Chapters

Introduction 6:17 Read by Leanne Cvetan
Chapter 01, Conversation 16:31 Read by Cathy Howell
Chapter 02, Dress 25:52 Read by jenno
Chapter 03, Traveling 10:23 Read by Dorotli
Chapter 04, How to behave at a Hotel 7:49 Read by guava
Chapter 05, Evening Parties—Etiquette for the Hostess 17:14 Read by jenno
Chapter 06, Evening Parties—Etiquette for the Guest 8:49 Read by jenno
Chapter 07, Visiting—Etiquette for the Hostess 8:55 Read by Cathy Howell
Chapter 08, Visiting—Etiquette for the Guest 17:39 Read by Dorotli
Chapter 09, Morning Receptions or Calls—Etiquette for the Hostess 7:21 Read by Stacey Malcolm
Chapter 10, Morning Receptions or Calls—Etiquette for the Caller 9:39 Read by Jennifer Wilson
Chapter 11, Dinner Company—Etiquette for the Hostess 14:49 Read by redpoppy
Chapter 12, Dinner Company—Etiquette for the Guest 14:16 Read by Dorotli
Chapter 13, Table Etiquette 5:56 Read by The Countess
Chapter 14, Conduct in the Street 11:21 Read by Sara D.
Chapter 15, Letter Writing 43:11 Read by Leanne Cvetan
Chapter 16, Polite Deportment and good Habits 31:19 Read by guava
Chapter 17, Conduct in Church 4:39 Read by Victoria Alice Bell
Chapter 18, Ball room Etiquette—For the Hostess 12:38 Read by valroth
Chapter 19, Ball room Etiquette—For the Guest 8:43 Read by The Countess
Chapter 20, Places of Amusement 10:36 Read by acousticwave
Chapter 21, Accomplishments - Part 1 30:50 Read by Cbteddy
Chapter 21, Accomplishments - Part 2 50:08 Read by Cbteddy
Chapter 22, Servants 27:49 Read by mleigh
Chapter 23, On a Young Lady's Conduct when contemplating Marriage 31:47 Read by Shelly Weingart
Chapter 24, Bridal Etiquette 6:30 Read by Jennifer Wilson
Chapter 25, Hints on Health 36:40 Read by LesWilLang
Chapter 26, Miscellaneous 37:15 Read by Penny Coffeen
Receipts, For the Complexion, &c. - Part 1 40:22 Read by Shelly Weingart
Receipts, For the Complexion, &c. - Part 2 40:09 Read by Shelly Weingart

Reviews

Amazing


(5 stars)

I am A male feminist with a pathological deficit of melinin. As an ally to everything female, transgendered, and BIPOC, fully aware of my subjugation and privilege that I derived from said subjugation of said peoples, I must congratulate the narrator for the excellent job they did narrating this snapshot from my oppressive past. It made me realize how I burdened the females with an endless list of chores they were required to perform without pay in the home. I just thank The beneficent lords at Black Rock and Madison Avenue who have crushed this form of chattel slavery. No longer are females forced to the narrow confines of the home. Now they can bravely venture forth into the hallowed hales of corporate America. They get to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives as store clerks and receptionist, where they get to spend endless hours manning the cash register and being the face of billion dollar corporate stores. They are finally free of the burden of the crying child and the family meal.