The behaviour book : A manual for ladies by Eliza Leslie
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"The Behaviour Book: A Manual for Ladies" by Eliza Leslie is a guide on etiquette and proper conduct for women, written in the mid-19th century. The text aims to instruct young women on acceptable behavior in various social situations, particularly regarding visiting etiquette and interactions with others. The focus is on promoting decorum and social grace in everyday encounters, pivotal themes in the norms of the period. At the start of the
manual, Leslie discusses the nature of visiting, humorously proposing terms to describe the varying lengths of visits, such as "visitation" for longer stays. She emphasizes the importance of proper etiquette when receiving invitations, making visits, and interacting with hosts and guests. Key recommendations include informing hosts of intended visit lengths, expressing gratitude, and avoiding unwelcome intrusions into private spaces. The opening sets the tone for the practical advice and detailed guidelines that the author continues to provide, indicating her intention to promote thoughtful and respectful social behavior among women of her time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Leslie, Eliza, 1787-1858 |
|---|---|
| Title | The behaviour book : A manual for ladies |
| Original Publication | Philadelphia: W.P. Hazard, 1853. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion |
| Subject | Etiquette for women |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74899 |
| Release Date | Dec 14, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 319 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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