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050 4 _aBJ
100 1 _aEgan, Maurice Francis,
_d1852-1924
245 1 2 _aA Gentleman
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-07-20
505 0 _aThe need of good manners -- Rules of etiquette -- What makes a gentleman -- What does not make a gentleman -- How to express one's thoughts -- Letter-writing -- What to read -- The home book-shelf -- Shakspere -- Talk, work, and amusement -- The little joys of life.
508 _aProduced by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"A Gentleman" by Maurice Francis Egan is a guidebook on manners and etiquette written in the late 19th century. Aimed primarily at young men between the ages of fifteen and twenty, the book emphasizes the significance of good manners as essential for success in social and professional life. Through practical advice and examples, Egan outlines the qualities that define a gentleman, suggesting that they come from both heart and intellect. The opening of the book sets the tone for this instructive journey, as Egan reflects on the importance of good manners and specific social rules that contribute to personal success. He explains that while the practice of etiquette may seem trivial, it plays a crucial role in establishing one's place in society. Emphasizing that behaviors like being considerate and respectful can open doors, Egan shares anecdotes, contrasting the serious importance of manners against the seemingly mundane aspects of social interactions. The author asserts that by mastering these small details, young men can distinguish themselves and build a foundation for a successful and respectable life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEtiquette
653 _aSelf-culture
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62712
999 _c103536
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