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100 1 _aAmerican lady
245 1 4 _aThe Ladies' Vase; Or, Polite Manual for Young Ladies
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-10-04
508 _aE-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Julia Miller, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aYoung women -- Conduct of life
653 _aEtiquette for women
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16802
999 _c58190
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