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050 4 _aBJ
100 1 _aSherwood, M. E. W.
_q(Mary Elizabeth Wilson),
_d1826-1903
245 1 4 _aThe Art of Entertaining
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 2012-12-15
508 _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)
520 _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 Through various anecdotes and historical references, Sherwood sets the stage for discussing the multiple dimensions of entertaining, suggesting that genuine hospitality combines both hearty sustenance and the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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEntertaining
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41632
999 _c82471
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