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The Complete Book of Etiquette: With Social Forms for All Ages and Occasions

The Complete Book of Etiquette: With Social Forms for All Ages and Occasions

Rives, Hallie Erminie

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EtiquetteGeneral World HistoryRelationships

ISBN10: 1025568559
ISBN13: 9781025568553
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 570
Weight: 1.74
Height: 1.16 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Complete Book of Etiquette: With Social Forms for All Ages and Occasions is an exhaustive guide to the social conduct and cultural expectations of the early twentieth century. Written by Hallie Erminie Rives, this work serves as a comprehensive manual for navigating the complex interpersonal landscape of its era, offering clear instructions on behavior for every conceivable social situation. From formal dinners and weddings to the nuances of proper introductions and the correct way to address correspondence, Rives provides a detailed roadmap for maintaining grace and courtesy in public and private life.

The book delves into the specific social forms that governed the lives of both children and adults, capturing the spirit of an age where tradition and social harmony were of the utmost importance. It covers a wide range of topics, including table manners, mourning rituals, debutante balls, and the duties of hosts and guests. By outlining these standards, the work reflects the moral and social values of the time, emphasizing the role of etiquette in fostering respect and order.

As both a practical instructional guide and a valuable primary source for social historians, The Complete Book of Etiquette offers a fascinating look into the rituals that shaped twentieth-century society. It remains a definitive resource for anyone seeking to understand the historical foundations of modern manners and the enduring value of social decorum.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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