Project Gutenberg 2005-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 122 Frost, S. Annie (Sarah Annie) Shields, Sarah Annie Frost Frost, Sarah Annie Frost, S. A. (Sarah Annie) Frost's Laws and By-Laws of American Society A condensed but thorough treatise on etiquette and its usages in America, containing plain and reliable directions for deportment in every situation in life. Produced by Holly Ingraham "Frost's Laws and By-Laws of American Society" by S. Annie Frost is a treatise on etiquette and societal norms in America, written during the late 19th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide, addressing various aspects of conduct in social situations, from invitations and introductions to conversation and behavior at public and private gatherings. It aims to provide reliable directives for individuals navigating the complexities of social interactions to avoid the pitfalls of faux pas. The opening portion of the text introduces the purpose and rationale behind the need for a definitive manual on etiquette in society. Frost discusses the diversity of opinions regarding manners, emphasizing that while certain individuals may dismiss etiquette as frivolous, a well-structured code is essential for maintaining civility and harmony in social interactions. She highlights the importance of understanding the unwritten laws governing behavior, which are derived from custom and necessity. Additionally, the book outlines a variety of topics to be covered, including introductions, calls, and proper forms of salutation, establishing a foundation for the detailed guidance that follows in later chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Etiquette -- United States BJ Text Reference Category: History - American Category: How To ... 433246 2025-08-04T06:05:32.539207 text/html 433067 2025-01-11T03:46:47.961109 text/html 242744 2025-08-04T06:05:41.006230 application/epub+zip 248315 2025-08-04T06:05:35.961250 application/epub+zip 228288 2025-08-04T06:05:34.769249 application/epub+zip 463990 2025-08-04T06:05:44.459181 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 442377 2025-08-04T06:05:40.231228 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 294394 2022-09-04T10:34:10.827703 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 395199 2025-08-04T06:05:32.165222 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 390478 2020-12-26T17:42:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17187 2025-08-04T06:05:44.592149 application/rdf+xml 17061 2025-08-04T06:05:35.280248 image/jpeg 3788 2025-08-04T06:05:35.031198 image/jpeg 145006 2020-12-26T17:42:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 241505 2025-08-04T06:05:32.572262 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog