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Manners for the Metropolis

Manners for the Metropolis

Crowninshield, Frank
Fancher, Louis D.

Paperback

AnthropologyGeneral SociologySelf-Help

ISBN10: 1025237005
ISBN13: 9781025237008
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Dec 12 2025
Pages: 70
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Manners for the metropolis by Francis W. Crowninshield serves as an unparalleled guide to the intricate world of Gilded Age high society. Subtitled An entrance key to the fantastic life of the 400, this historical text meticulously details the essential etiquette and social customs governing urban elite life. Crowninshield explores the unspoken rules, expected behaviors, and nuanced interactions required to navigate the era's most exclusive social circles.

This insightful volume delves into manners and decorum, presenting a vivid snapshot of a society defined by strict codes and lavish lifestyles. From formal introductions to proper dinner conduct and social calls to public appearances, readers will find an exhaustive account of the sophisticated communication and social skills demanded by Gilded Age upper echelons. More than a simple instruction manual, Manners for the metropolis stands as a captivating document of social history, illuminating pivotal customs and traditions. It offers a fascinating window into the challenges and aspirations of those seeking to understand and participate in the grand theatricality of the fantastic life of the 400.

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