This is a compilation of Laws of Etiquette by A. Gentleman (1836) and Frost's Laws and By-Laws of American Society by Sarah Annie Frost. Both of these books, combined in one edition, are presented with minor editing, so that you may see how the antiqued etiquette of yesterday is highly viable today, and the humor of the 19th century seem freshly witty. The preview contains a list of topics.

Originally published in 1860, this unique gentleman's etiquette manual, not intended for a lady, includes etiquette guidelines concerning social behavior, making and receiving introductions, how to dress, rules for special occasions, a gentleman's duties, etc. Unlike other etiquette books, it includes an extensive abundance of literary examples and guidelines to aid a gentleman on presentation of a speech to an audience or how to make a toast with numerous examples provided.

It is a valuable resource for living historians, reenactors and those who are interested in etiquette, social...

Originally published in 1860, this unique gentleman's etiquette manual, not intended for a lady, includes etiquette guidelines concerning social behavior, making and receiving introductions, how to dress, rules for special occasions, a gentleman's duties, etc. Unlike other etiquette books, it includes an extensive abundance of literary examples and guidelines to aid a gentleman on presentation of a speech to an audience or how to make a toast with numerous examples provided.

It is a valuable resource for living historians, reenactors and those who are interested in etiquette, social...