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The Art of Letter Writing

Скачать книгу (размер 401 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 80) Аннотация: These engaging volumes were originally published in the 1920s, as part of a series which sought to help the middle classes acquire and perfect social decorum. Filled with timeless advice and charming historical detail, these books are the perfect gift for anyone who ever struggled to write a letter or expressed concern over the extinction of good manners, offering encouragement and amusement…

How to be a Good Mother-in-Law

Скачать книгу (размер 463 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 92) Аннотация: Everyone knows a joke about mothers-in-law, but what are the golden rules you need to become a popular one? The authors of this pioneering guide, first published in the 1930s, aimed to dramatically improve relationships for all the family with sound advice which is as relevant today as it was in the early twentieth century: If your opinion is not sought, don't volunteer it. Practical tips are…

How to be a Good Motorist

Скачать книгу (размер 463 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 92) Аннотация: How should a motorist converse with the police? Should you switch off your headlights when another car approaches? What parts of the engine can you fix with a sheet of emery paper, insulating tape and copper wire? The 1920s heralded the age of motoring with the arrival of the 'affordable' Austin Seven and the increasing popularity of Morris Motors in Britain. Yet the first edition of the Highway…

How to be a Good Lover

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: How should men and women embark on a new relationship? Is it acceptable to flirt? Should one ever kiss in a canoe? What is the ideal age gap for marriage? What gifts are appropriate for a fiancee? How should one announce an engagement? Aimed at the romantically inclined in the 1930s, this charming self-help guide is dedicated to the etiquette of choosing, wooing and winning a prospective partner.…

Postcards of Lost Royals

Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 112) Аннотация: A century ago, hereditary rulers governed the great world powers. The royal houses of Europe, Africa and Asia once ruled continents and the dominions beyond the seas. Today, just ten monarchs still reign in Europe, their powers significantly curbed. Where have all the royals gone? This book presents postcard images of lost emperors, kings and queens, czars and czarinas, princes, grand dukes,…

How to be a Good Husband

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: The art of being a good husband is not an easy one. This little guide was written for the middle classes of the 1930s who were reading one of the first modern self-help books. Illustrated with contemporary line-drawings, it contains advice by turns delightfully arcane and timelessly true, for example: don't squeeze the tube of toothpaste from the top instead of from the bottom — this is one of…

How to be a Good Wife

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: The art of being a good wife is not an easy one. This little guide was written for the middle classes of the 1930s who were reading one of the first modern self-help books. Illustrated with contemporary line-drawings, it contains advice by turns delightfully arcane and timelessly true, for example: it is a wife's duty to look her best — if you don't tidy yourself up, when you have done the bulk…

Collingridge W.H.: How to Woo, When, and to Whom: A Facsimile

Скачать книгу (размер 197 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 40) Аннотация: All you need is love? Not according to W. H. Collingridge, the author of this essential guide to finding, wooing, and securing a suitable partner. Originally published in 1855, this brisk, no-nonsense handbook still has much to teach lovers and their suitors today. Love is a perilous business and the task of choosing a partner is compared to the perils of walking on thin ice. Reassuringly, the…