The Key to Culture - Softcover

Gilbert, Paul T

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1596059214 ISBN 13: 9781596059214

Publisher: Cosimo Classics, 2006

Synopsis

This delightful 1921 volume of etiquette and "cheerful counsel to the younger generation"-from newspaper writer Paul T. Gilbert, collected from his regular column-is full of useful advice for those time-traveling to the early 20th century. You'll avoid social faux pas and enjoy your trip more when you know. . how to properly introduce a matron . the correct calling cards for gentlemen . how to circumvent the "embarrassing silence" in conversation . how to dress for dinner . do's and don'ts of the lawn party . when chaperones are unnecessary at balls and dances . how to tell fortunes by cards (an excellent party trick) . and much more. American author PAUL T. GILBERT (1878-1953) was a pioneering columnist and feature writer for newspapers in Chicago and Cincinnati. He is best remembered for his series of children's short fiction about an adventurous boy named Bertram.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cosimo Classics
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1596059214
• ISBN 13: 9781596059214
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256