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This classic guide to social etiquette in turn-of-the-century New York was written by one of the city's foremost socialites and provides a fascinating glimpse into the manners and mores of high society at the time. The author provides detailed advice on everything from proper dress and deportment to table manners and conversation topics, and her insights and observations are as relevant today as they were a century ago. This book is an entertaining and informative read for anyone interested in the history of social customs and manners.

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