Martine's Handbook of Etiquette
9781557094292
Published around 1866, the handbook was a key guide to social customs in the post-Civil War era, Martine's Handbook of Etiquette is a 19th-century guide to social conduct that provides clear directions on manners, dress, and conversation for a variety of social situations.
The book includes advice on topics such as dinner parties, ballroom etiquette, and general deportment, as well as specific skills like the art of carving. Its purpose was to teach true politeness and help readers avoid vulgar habits to navigate society with grace and refinement.Â
The handbook offers comprehensive guidance on a wide range of social situations, from formal events to everyday interactions: Manners, dress, and conversation; Dinner parties, including table manners and the art of carving; Etiquette at balls, evening parties, and in public spaces; Visiting and receiving guests; General rules for society.
