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Manners And Social Usages

Manners And Social Usages


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Manners and social usages presents a practical and reflective guide to social conduct shaped by the changing conditions of American society. The book explores how manners emerge from a blend of tradition, moral sense, and social necessity rather than rigid hierarchy. It addresses the absence of a fixed aristocratic structure and explains how this environment encourages a more flexible yet respectful approach to etiquette. The discussion highlights everyday social situations, emphasizing courtesy, consideration, and self awareness as essential elements of good conduct. Attention is given to the role of women in organizing and sustaining social life, positioning them as influential figures in setting standards of behavior. The narrative balances instruction with observation, encouraging readers to adapt gracefully to new circumstances without abandoning civility. Manners are presented not as superficial rules but as expressions of character, social harmony, and mutual respect. Overall, the work frames etiquette as a living practice shaped by cultural change, personal responsibility, and the desire to contribute positively to community life.

About the Author :
Mary Elizabeth Sherwood was an American author and socialite whose literary career encompassed fiction, poetry, translation, and influential works on social conduct. Born on 27 October 1826 in Keene New Hampshire United States, she developed a wide ranging literary voice that reflected both cultural refinement and social observation. She wrote short stories, poetry, several books, and widely read etiquette manuals, while also contributing regularly to magazines of her time. In addition to original writing, she translated poems from European languages, demonstrating an engagement with international literary traditions. Her work often focused on manners, domestic life, and the unwritten rules governing social interaction, presenting them as reflections of character and social responsibility. She was partnered with John Sherwood and was the parent of Arthur Murray Sherwood. Her family legacy extended into later literary generations through her grandchildren Robert E. Sherwood and Rosamond Sherwood, with James Wilson noted as a grandparent. She died on 12 September 1903 in New York New York United States, leaving a body of work that shaped discussions of social behavior and cultural values.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9789376809462
  • Publisher: Double 9 Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Double 9 Books
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 298
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 394 gr
  • ISBN-10: 9376809467
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jan 2026
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
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  • Spine Width: 17 mm
  • Width: 140 mm


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