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Manners and Etiquette
- Abell, L.G., Mrs.
Woman in her various relations:
containing practical rules for American
females. New York: Hubbard & Burgess,
1860.
Beadles's dime book of etiquette: a
practical guide to good breeding and
complete directory to the observances of
society. New York: Beadle and Co., 1864.
Civil War era etiquette: Martine's
handbook & vulgerism in conversation;
illustrated from Godey's Lady's Book and
their contemporary sources. Mendocino,
CA: R.L. Shep, 1988.
Day, Charles William. The American ladies
and gentleman's manual of elegance,
fashion, and true politeness. Auburn, NY:
Alden, Beardsley & Co., 1854.
Hill, Thomas E. Essential handbook of
Victorian etiquette. Bluewood Books,
1994.
Kasson, John F. Rudeness and civility;
manners in Nineteenth-Century America.
New York: Hill and Wang, 1990.
Leslie, Eliza. Miss Leslie's behavior
book: a guide and manual for ladies as
regards their conversation, manners,
dress, introductions, entree to society,
shopping...with full instructions and
advice in letter-writing, receiving
presents, etc. Philadelphia, PA:
Peterson, 1859.
The New letter writer: containing a great
variety of letters on the following
subjects: relationship, business, love,
courtship and marriage, friendship and
miscellaneous affairs; comprising also
legal and commercial forms, and
complimentary cards. New York: Clark
& Maynard, 1864.
Schlesinger, Arthur M. Learning how to
behave: a historical study of American
etiquette books. New York: Macmillan,
1946.
True politeness; a handbook of etiquette
for gentlemen. New York: Leavitt &
Allen, 1853.
Wells, Samuel. How to behave; a pocket
manual of republican etiquette, and guide
to correct personal habits. New York,
Boston: Fowler and Wells, 1857.
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