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A facsimile of the 1922 first edition. The world in which Emily Post's 1922 bestseller Etiquette appeared was one of great change, not unlike our own. The rules of social intercourse became murky and people immediately connected with Emily Post's philosophy of etiquette as unchanging and manners as a personality. This hardcover facsimile of the first edition includes many tips Post gave her devoted followers on subjects such as greetings and salutations, cards and visits, teas and other afternoon parties, dinners, balls and dances, debutantes, chaperons, engagements, wedding planning, christenings, funerals, the country house, correspondence, clubs, games and sports, business, dress, everyday manners at home and abroad, and the growth of good taste in America. This book is chock-a-block full of the only civilized antidote to a world gone mad.

"For many years a leading authority on all matters of social good form . . . Thousands found their social problems solved by her simple counsels. [Emily Post's] name became synonymous with good manners." --New York Times

This scarce text first published in 1922 contains the definitive guide to social etiquette, decorum, and manners as outlined by the contemporary authority on the subject: Emily post. Considered the ultimate word on appropriate manners for police society, Etiquette offers a fascinating glimpse into the polite norms of the early 1900 whilst offering timelessly beneficial insights into etiquette, arguably beneficial to and desperately lacking from modern society. With myriad modern applications including historical insight, literary research, and plain interesting reading, this rare text is a lovely addition to anyone¿s library and attracts discerning readers for a number of obvious reasons. Etiquette has seen 18 editions, the last of which has been updated for a 20th century audience by Post¿s relatives Peggy Post, Lizzie Post, Anna Post, and Daniel Post Senning. We are proud to republish this rare text with a new introductory biography of the author.

CONTENTS Introduction I What Is Best SocietyII Introductions III Greetings IV Salutations Of Courtesy V On The Street And In Public VI At Public Gatherings VII Conversation VIII Words, Phrases And Pronunciation IX One's Position In The Community X Cards And Visits XI Invitations, Acceptances And Regrets XII The Well-Appointed House XIII Teas And Other Afternoon Parties XIV Formal Dinners XV Dinner-Giving With Limited Equipment XVI Luncheons, Breakfasts And Suppers XVII Balls And Dances XVIII The Débutante XIX The Chaperon And Other Conventions XX Engagements XXI First Preparations Before A Wedding XXII The Day Of The Wedding XXIII Christenings XXIV Funerals XXV The Country House And Its Hospitality XXVI The House Party In Camp XXVII Notes And Shorter Letters XXVIII Longer Letters XXIX The Fundamentals Of Good Behavior XXX Clubs And Club Etiquette XXXI Games And Sports XXXII&am

The Flight of a Moth is a novel written by Emily Post and first published in 1904. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Cynthia Randolph, who is born into a wealthy and privileged family in New York City. Despite her privileged upbringing, Cynthia is restless and yearns for something more than the shallow and superficial life of society she has been raised in.As she grows older, Cynthia becomes increasingly disillusioned with her life and begins to question the values and expectations of the society she belongs to. She becomes interested in the suffragette movement and begins to explore her own identity and desires.The novel follows Cynthia's journey as she navigates the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated society, and her struggle to find meaning and purpose in her life. Along the way, she encounters various characters who challenge her beliefs and help her to grow and evolve as a person.The Flight of a Moth is a thought-provoking and insightful novel that explores themes of identity, gender, and social class. Emily Post's writing is elegant and engaging, and her characters are complex and nuanced. The novel is a timeless exploration of the human condition, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of women's rights and social justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Emily Post (1872-1960) was an American author and socialite, famous for writing about etiquette. She produced newspaper articles on architecture and interior design, as well as stories and serials for magazines including Harper's, Scribner's, and The Century. She wrote five novels: Flight of a Moth (1904), Purple and Fine Linen (1905), Woven in the Tapestry (1908), The Title Market (1909), and The Eagle's Feather (1910). In 1916, she published By Motor to the Golden Gate - a recount of a road trip she made from New York to San Francisco with her son Edwin and another companion. She published her first etiquette book Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics, and at Home (1922, frequently referenced as Etiquette) when she was 50; it became a best-seller.