Books on Topic: 'Manners'

This is a comprehensive guidebook that offers valuable insights into proper etiquette and behavior for gentlemen. With its timeless wisdom, this book...

In the hallowed halls of St. Austin's School, young Farnie Alaric Pyke, known for his mischievous escapades, finds himself thrust into an unexpected r...

In the depths of the night, a chilling scream echoes through the darkness, shattering the tranquility and awakening a terrifying secret. Prepare to...

"Galateo" by Giovanni della Casa is a timeless masterpiece of Renaissance literature that delves into the intricacies of social etiquette and human be...

Master the game of euchre with this definitive guide from the Washington, D.C. Euchre Club. The Laws and Practice of the Game of Euchre: As Adopted b...

Embark on a captivating journey through the cosmos with Alexander von Humboldt's groundbreaking work, 'Cosmos: A Sketch of a Physical Description of T...

E. F. Benson was born at Wellington College in Berkshire, where his father, who later went on to become the Archbishop of Canterbury, was the first He...

In this DIRECTORY you'll see just what you never ought to be; and so, it should direct your way to Good Behavior, every day. The children of whose fau...

Deep in the heart of every parent is the wish, the desire, to have other adults tell us, in an unsolicited way, just how very polite one’s child is!...

The Goody-Naughty Book was originally published as two books back to back. Opening the book from one end, the reader experiences "The Goody Side" wher...

LibriVox volunteers bring you 7 different recordings of The Je Ne Scai Quoi by William Whitehead. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of M...

Agnes Lee's "Convention" is a collection of satirical poems that offer a witty and incisive commentary on the absurdities and hypocrisies of human nat...

Humphry Clinker follows a group of characters as they journey through 18th-century England, encountering a colorful cast of personalities and experien...

This book is a collection of letters written by Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield, to his illegitimate son, Philip Stanhope. The letters are f...

'Quiet Hints to Growing Preachers' by Charles E. Jefferson offers practical guidance for young preachers on how to conduct themselves both personally...

Published in 1922, "Perfect Behavior" by Donald Ogden Stewart offers a satirical and humorous look at the intricacies of social etiquette in the Roari...

This book recounts the experiences of a young woman as she navigates the transition from frontier life to the refined society of the East Coast. Leavi...

“At Home From Church” is a poem by Sarah Orne Jewett that describes a group of people returning home from church on a Sunday afternoon. The poem is se...

Miss Ashton's New Pupil follows the story of Marion Park, a young girl who is sent to the prestigious Montrose Academy. There, she meets a group of fr...

This book, written by Ossip Schubin, dives into the world of Austrian nobility in Rome, showcasing the intricate social dynamics and hierarchies withi...

Isabella Bird's 'Among the Tibetans' offers a vivid account of her journey through Tibet in the late 19th century, a time when such ventures were exce...

Published in the mid-19th century, "How to Make a Man of Consequence" by Mark Lemon aimed to guide men on the path to becoming successful and respecte...

A charming and witty Edwardian comedy of manners, "Tenterhooks" is the second installment in Ada Leverson's beloved "Little Ottleys" trilogy. Set seve...

Published in 1883, 'Never' is a satirical guide to navigating the intricacies of high society. Written in a tongue-in-cheek style, the book dissects a...