The Book of Good Manners; a Guide to Polite Usage for All Social Functions

"The Book of Good Manners; a Guide to Polite Usage for All Social Functions" by Walter Cox Green is a handbook from the 1800's designed to teach people how to act properly in social situations. The book's aim is to give simple rules for everything from accepting party invites to using the right titles when speaking to someone. It is set up like a dictionary, with topics arranged in alphabetical to make it easy to look up information quickly and know the proper ways to engage in sophisticated interactions. The book acts as a trustworthy collection of American social customs, so that individuals can handle social situations confidently.