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050		4	_aBJ
100	1		_aAyres, Alfred, _d1826?-1902
245	1	4	_aThe Mentor : _bA little book for the guidance of such men and boys as would appear to advantage in the society of persons of the better sort
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-09-08
508			_aProduced by MWS, John Campbell 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 Mentor" by Alfred Ayres is a guidebook on social etiquette and manners written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a manual for men and boys aiming to present themselves favorably in society, particularly among those of higher social standing. It emphasizes the importance of cultural refinement, proper behavior, and the art of conversation as key components to being perceived as a gentleman. At the start of the book, the author lays the groundwork for understanding the value of manners, asserting that a successful social presence requires knowledge of cultural norms and practices. The opening portion discusses the need for personal appearance, including dress, grooming, and the necessity of adhering to societal expectations. Ayres argues that more than wealth, it is moral worth and education that earn one acceptance in refined circles, and he offers practical advice on various aspects such as dress codes and dining etiquette as the reader prepares to navigate social situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEtiquette
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53011
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