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Every young lady dreams of a life spent exchanging witty asides with a dashing Mr. Darcy, but how should you let him know your intentions? Seek counsel from this charming guide to Jane Austen's world. Its step-by-step instructions reveal the practicalities of life in Regency England, including sensible advice on: - How to behave at your first ball - How to ride sidesaddle - How to decline an unwanted marriage proposal - How to improve your estate - How to throw a dinner party --and much more. Offering readers a glimpse into day-to-day life in Jane Austen's time, The Jane Austen Handbook is the perfect companion for fans of her novels and their film adaptations, complete with detailed information on love among the social classes, currency, dress, and nuances of graceful living.Product Identifiers
PublisherQuirk Books
ISBN-101594745056
ISBN-139781594745058
eBay Product ID (ePID)19081569920
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
Number of Pages224 Pages
FormatHardcover
Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Référence, History, Social Science
SubjectPersonal & Practical Guides, Customs & Traditions, Humor, Europe / Great Britain / Georgian Era (1714-1837), European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
AuthorMargaret Sullivan
Publication Year2011
Publication NameJane Austen Handbook : Proper Life Skills from Regency England
Dimensions
Item Width4.8 in
Item Weight13.1 oz.
Item Height1 in
Item Length6.7 in