02283cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000600011324500280017326400510020130000470025233600260029933700260032533800360035150000310038750801910041852012790060953400450188865300170193385600430195041632UtSlPG20260610133943.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBJ1 aSherwood, M. E. W.q(Mary Elizabeth Wilson),d1826-190314aThe Art of Entertaining 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-12-15  aE-text prepared by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)  a"The Art of Entertaining" by M. E. W. Sherwood is a guide on the social practice of hospitality written in the late 19th century. This work explores the nuances of hosting and serving guests, focusing on how American styles of entertaining differ from those found in Europe. The book is likely intended for individuals seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in the art of hosting gatherings, offering practical advice interwoven with cultural observations.  At the start of the book, the author introduces the concept of entertaining and reflects on the American approach to hospitality compared to that of other nations, notably Europe. Sherwood notes that while America may be perceived as lacking in refinement, its spirit of generosity and hospitality is unmatched. The opening portion also emphasizes the importance of both the physical aspects of a meal and the intangible components that make for a successful gathering—such as thoughtfulness, atmosphere, and personal touch. Through various anecdotes and historical references, Sherwood sets the stage for discussing the multiple dimensions of entertaining, suggesting that genuine hospitality combines both hearty sustenance and the warmth of human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEntertaining40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41632