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100 1 _aFrost, S. Annie
_q(Sarah Annie)
245 1 0 _aFrost's Laws and By-Laws of American Society :
_bA condensed but thorough treatise on etiquette and its usages in America, containing plain and reliable directions for deportment in every situation in life.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-07-01
508 _aProduced by Holly Ingraham
520 _a"Frost's Laws and By-Laws of American Society" by S. Annie Frost is a treatise on etiquette and societal norms in America, written during the late 19th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide, addressing various aspects of conduct in social situations, from invitations and introductions to conversation and behavior at public and private gatherings. It aims to provide reliable directives for individuals navigating the complexities of social interactions to avoid the pitfalls of faux pas. The opening portion of the text introduces the purpose and rationale behind the need for a definitive manual on etiquette in society. Frost discusses the diversity of opinions regarding manners, emphasizing that while certain individuals may dismiss etiquette as frivolous, a well-structured code is essential for maintaining civility and harmony in social interactions. She highlights the importance of understanding the unwritten laws governing behavior, which are derived from custom and necessity. Additionally, the book outlines a variety of topics to be covered, including introductions, calls, and proper forms of salutation, establishing a foundation for the detailed guidance that follows in later chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEtiquette -- United States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8467
999 _c50449
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