A book of Edwardian etiquette cover

A book of Edwardian etiquette

by G. R. M. Devereux

George Allen & Unwin, London Boston Sydney, 1983. Facsimile Edition of Original 1902 First Publication This Gorgeous book has an Introduction and 23 Chapters. Some subjects covered are: *Etiquette in the Street *Visiting the Country *Balls and Dancing *Clubs for Ladies * Wedding *Mourning *Things to Refrain from The exact rules of governing the leaving calling cards: what to do with the stones in a cherry tart; the right way way of getting into a hansom cab; the proper dinner dress on board a yacht. This manual, originally published in 1902 was intended to act as a pilot through the maze of "correct" behaviour. In doing so, it brings the Edwardians to life as only a genuine contemporary document can. There is much humour, both conscious and unconscious.

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?