Florence Hartley's insightful etiquette guide was first published in 1860; and yet her witty and useful advice on behaving like a lady often still rings true down the ages What should you do if you notice a stranger's dress is tucked up at the back? What are you meant to say if you are offered food you don't like at a dinner party? And what ought you to wear if you're invited to a ball? If these questions baffle you; fear not; for help is at hand with this beautiful; nostalgic guide. You don't need to live in the 19th century to agree that it is rude to finish someone else's jokes. Whatever the situation; you'd would like to know how to be as ladylike as possible when seasick or the best color schemes for bridesmaids' dresses; this thorough and wide-ranging book will provide sensible and succinct guidance; as well as shed light into life in the 19th century. Did you know that you could spot a lady who had laced her corset too tightly from the lack of circulation making her nose go red? This beautiful guide also contains sections on how to behave at a hotel; conduct in the street; letter writing; and table etiquette.
#443613 in Books 2003-12-17 2003-12-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.60 x .13 x 7.20l; .37 #File Name: 184176544948 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Epilogue to WW1 armoured warfareBy Lev MurynetsA pioneering work on the subject; excellent work bringing an understudied period of armoured warfare to light.Would recommend it to anyone with an interest in the Russian Civil war's Military; Armoured Warfare or Warfare in general.The book paints a concice analysis of the epilogue of the first world war and makes a great companion to existing military analytical works. Its only weakness could be that it is a specialist book; and while someone without a working knowledge of the Russian Civil War can pick it up and gain useful information from it; a lot of context would be lost.Extremely pleased with the book; having just completed an Armoured Warfare module as well as a Russian Civil War one0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy William HazlettNice book great service2 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Seminal studyBy David L. BullockFor the first time; a team of international researchers (one American and two Russians) brings together the story of the armored units of the White Russians in each battle theater. These are the first color depictions of White armored trains world wide. Tanks and armored cars are also examined as well as their impact on the Russian Civil War. Even here; the authors and artist break fresh ground; providing the first examples of tanks and armored cars not seen before; carefully constructed from period photographs and contemporary descriptions. Amazingly; not one of these armored pieces remains inside Russia today in pristine; or indeed; other form. Dr. Bullock has devoted years of collection toward this topic. Mr. Deryabin; son of a famous Soviet general; is literally the founder of studies involving the White Armies. Mr. Aksenov is Russia's most renowned illustrator of armored subjects. Highly recommended. Superb collection and resell value should this edition ever go out of print. Collectors' item!
