The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness


Read by Christine Lamberton

(4.6 stars; 13 reviews)

A guide for ladies, written in 1860, on what is accepted as correct behavior in polite society. The advice covers dress, travelling, staying in hotels, attending and giving parties and balls, making and receiving morning calls, letter writing, how to deal with servants, what accomplishments every well bred lady should be expected to acquire and how to choose a suitable husband. (Summary by Christine Lamberton) (11 hr 0 min)

Chapters

INTRODUCTION. 8:00 Read by Christine Lamberton
CONVERSATION. 20:05 Read by Christine Lamberton
DRESS. 30:19 Read by Christine Lamberton
TRAVELING. 11:36 Read by Christine Lamberton
HOW TO BEHAVE AT A HOTEL. 7:40 Read by Christine Lamberton
ETIQUETTE FOR THE HOSTESS. 19:52 Read by Christine Lamberton
ETIQUETTE FOR THE GUEST. 10:29 Read by Christine Lamberton
ETIQUETTE FOR THE HOSTESS. 12:11 Read by Christine Lamberton
ETIQUETTE FOR THE GUEST. 20:37 Read by Christine Lamberton
MORNING RECEPTIONS OR CALLS. ETIQUETTE FOR THE HOSTESS. 9:52 Read by Christine Lamberton
MORNING RECEPTIONS OR CALLS. ETIQUETTE FOR THE CALLER. 13:41 Read by Christine Lamberton
DINNER COMPANY. ETIQUETTE FOR THE HOSTESS. 21:25 Read by Christine Lamberton
DINNER COMPANY. ETIQUETTE FOR THE GUEST. 17:24 Read by Christine Lamberton
TABLE ETIQUETTE. 7:53 Read by Christine Lamberton
CONDUCT IN THE STREET. 15:11 Read by Christine Lamberton
LETTER WRITING. 57:25 Read by Christine Lamberton
POLITE DEPORTMENT, AND GOOD HABITS. 29:12 Read by Christine Lamberton
CONDUCT IN CHURCH. 7:14 Read by Christine Lamberton
BALL ROOM ETIQUETTE. FOR THE HOSTESS. 15:29 Read by Christine Lamberton
BALL ROOM ETIQUETTE. FOR THE GUEST. 12:05 Read by Christine Lamberton
PLACES OF AMUSEMENT. 11:45 Read by Christine Lamberton
ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Part 1 49:17 Read by Christine Lamberton
ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Part 2 39:36 Read by Christine Lamberton
ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Part 3 39:10 Read by Christine Lamberton
SERVANTS. 28:02 Read by Christine Lamberton
ON A YOUNG LADY'S CONDUCT WHEN CONTEMPLATING MARRIAGE. 38:59 Read by Christine Lamberton
BRIDAL ETIQUETTE. 8:52 Read by Christine Lamberton
HINTS ON HEALTH. 48:13 Read by Christine Lamberton
MISCELLANEOUS. 48:52 Read by Christine Lamberton

Reviews

Well read! Interesting look at 1860s social norms.


(5 stars)

Oddly enough I had to agree with most of the things the book said, except it should be applied to both men and women. This is obviously aimed at people of means.

Timeless Wisdom


(5 stars)

"When speaking to a gentleman, speak as though there were another lady in the room." " When speaking with ladies, speak as though there were a gentleman in the room." You are never better dressed than when others do not remember what you were wearing. Some have a habit of buying whatever they want simply because it's available (without considering what looks best on you). 2017 truths!


(3 stars)

A wise woman wrote this and much is still of practical use even in 2017.