02316cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000180011324500570013126400510018830000470023933600260028633700260031233800360033850000310037450801160040552013170052153400450183865300350188365300240191885600430194299900170198516802UtSlPG20260610133407.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBJ1 aAmerican lady14aThe Ladies' Vase; Or, Polite Manual for Young Ladies 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-10-04  aE-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Julia Miller, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The Ladies' Vase; Or, Polite Manual for Young Ladies" by American lady is a collection of instructional essays written in the mid-19th century. This work aims to educate young women on the importance of manners, politeness, and personal development in a society that values these attributes. It offers advice on various topics, including good manners, communication, and self-presentation, emphasizing a Christian moral foundation as the guiding principle for behavior.  The opening of the manuscript sets the tone for this guide, beginning with a preface that addresses the need for accessible knowledge regarding female character and manners, suggesting that existing literature is often too costly. The subsequent chapters introduce central themes such as the essence of true politeness, the importance of good manners, and the influence of proper conduct on character development. The author emphasizes that genuine politeness stems from right feelings and Christ-like principles, distinguishing true politeness from superficial or false displays of etiquette. This early portion establishes a framework for understanding how personal conduct and character can impact social interactions, outlining the significance of fostering genuine virtues in young ladies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aYoung women -- Conduct of life  aEtiquette for women40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16802  c58190d58190