The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness by Florence Hartley

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The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness by Florence Hartley

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By Carol Perez Posted on Dec 23, 2025

In Category - Logic & Reasoning

Authors: Hartley, Florence Published By : Hartley, Florence

Book Language: English

"The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness" by Florence Hartley is a guidebook on social conduct written in the mid-19th century. This comprehensive manual serves to instruct women on the principles of good manners and proper behavior in various social situations, as well as the expectations placed on them in polite society. The book ...

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portion of the book establishes a foundational philosophy of politeness, emphasizing that true courtesy arises from genuine kindness and an unselfish regard for the feelings of others. Hartley discusses various aspects of politeness, including the importance of considering others' feelings, maintaining a pleasant demeanor, and the idea that politeness is the outward expression of inner goodness. The introduction sets the tone for the book as it introduces the guiding principle, "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you," and establishes etiquette as an essential element in every social interaction, from casual conversations to formal gatherings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Karen Anderson

1 month ago

After looking for this everywhere, it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. I learned so much from this.

Ashley Torres

5 months ago

After looking for this everywhere, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. A valuable addition to my digital library.