"The Parlour Letter-Writer, and Secretary's Assistant" by R Turner, published in 1845, is a fascinating glimpse into the art of correspondence in the 19th century. This comprehensive guide offers a collection of original letters suited for every occasion, crafted in a concise and accessible style for both men and women. Beyond simple letters, the book provides templates and instructions for creating complimentary cards, wills, bonds, and other essential documents. Serving as both a practical manual and a reflection of its ...
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"The Parlour Letter-Writer, and Secretary's Assistant" by R Turner, published in 1845, is a fascinating glimpse into the art of correspondence in the 19th century. This comprehensive guide offers a collection of original letters suited for every occasion, crafted in a concise and accessible style for both men and women. Beyond simple letters, the book provides templates and instructions for creating complimentary cards, wills, bonds, and other essential documents. Serving as both a practical manual and a reflection of its time, this volume showcases the social customs and expectations surrounding written communication. Students of history, literature, and rhetoric will find this book a valuable resource for understanding the nuances of Victorian-era communication and social etiquette. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Hbk 16mo 288oo full leather with gilt banding and spine titles lightly rubbed extremities previous owner's name neatly on front paste-down lacks front endpaper some spotting toward the rear but otherwise a very good clean tight copy of this charming etiquette manual.
