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100 1 _aConkling, Margaret C.
_q(Margaret Cockburn),
_d1814-1890
245 1 4 _aThe American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion :
_bor, Familiar Letters to his Nephews
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-02-28
508 _aProduced by Julia Miller, Linda Hamilton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion" by Henry Lunettes is a collection of instructional letters written in the mid-19th century. This guide offers advice on the art of politeness and the nuances of fashion for young gentlemen, emphasizing the importance of personal presentation and social etiquette. With a focus on dressing appropriately and cultivating good manners, it aims to equip its readers with the knowledge to navigate social situations with grace and refinement. At the start of the book, Lunettes introduces his project by addressing his young male relatives, expressing his intention to discuss various aspects of gentlemanly behavior, beginning with an emphasis on dress. He outlines the significance of adhering to fashion while also advocating for individual taste, and he critiques the eccentricities of certain styles that stray too far from conventional propriety. Through anecdotes and practical advice, Lunettes further exemplifies the connection between one's appearance and character, establishing a foundation on which the following letters will build elaborate discussions on manners, accomplishments, and the moral education of a gentleman. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEtiquette
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39005
999 _c79844
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