The Gentleman's Model Letter-writer A Complete Guide to Correspondence on All Subjects, with Commercial Forms

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The Gentleman's Model Letter-writer A Complete Guide to Correspondence on All Subjects, with Commercial Forms

by Anonymous

EN·~1 hours·5 chapters

Chapters

5 total

THE GENTLEMAN'S MODEL LETTER-WRITER

0:10

PREFACE.

0:19

THE GENTLEMAN'S MODEL LETTER-WRITER.

1:40:17

COMMERCIAL FORMS.

7:13

DIRECTIONS FOR ADDRESSING PERSONS OF RANK, &c.

4:45

Description

A tidy companion for anyone wishing to master the art of polite correspondence, this guide gathers carefully crafted examples that reveal the rhythm and decorum of Victorian social life. From casual bachelor invitations to formal family dinners, each sample shows the precise phrasing, tone, and structure expected of a gentleman’s pen.

The book also supplies ready‑made templates for business letters and other practical forms, making it useful whether you’re planning a croquet afternoon or drafting a commercial request. Listeners will enjoy hearing the subtle humor and genuine warmth that thread through the exchanges, while gaining insight into the conventions that shaped everyday communication in the 19th‑century world. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply curious about elegant writing, the collection offers a clear window into a bygone era’s etiquette.

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The Gentleman's Model Letter-writer A Complete Guide to Correspondence on All Subjects, with Commercial Forms A Complete Guide to Correspondence on All Subjects, with Commercial Forms

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (108K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Delphine Lettau, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Dec 6, 2011

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Anonymous

“Anonymous” is the enduring name given to writers whose identities are unknown, undisclosed, or lost to history. Their works invite readers to focus on the story, ideas, and voice rather than the person behind the page.

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