Martine's Handbook of Etiquette

Published in 1866, this handbook was a key guide to social customs in the post-Civil War era. Martine's Handbook of Etiquette is a 19th-century manual to social conduct that provides clear directions on manners, dress, and conversation for a variety of social situations. Including 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. Discover a lost classic of a dying art and polish up on your etiquette with this American classic.