The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his NephewsGood Press, 18.12.2019 - 355 Seiten "The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews" by Margaret C. Conkling is written as a series of letter which are intended to guide young men to fit in with society. From how a man is expected to dress, to the manners he's expected to have, this book was a valuable resource to young men who didn't trust they would remember all the rules they needed to follow to fit in. |
Inhalt
INTRODUCTION | |
THE AMERICAN GENTLEMANS GUIDE LETTER I | |
LETTER VI | |
THE YOUTH AND THE PHILOSOPHER | |
LETTER VIII | |
LETTER IX | |
LETTER X | |
goddess arbitrary and imperative as are her laws permits at least | |
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