1895 - Charm and Courtesy In Letter-Writing

By Frances Bennett Callaway

Published 1895
Dodd, Mead & Company, Publishers/ New York

Frances B. Callaway was a well-known American writer and educator. The book is a guide to the art of letter-writing, offering practical advice and tips on how to write engaging and charming letters that are both informative and courteous. Callaway's work reflects the social norms and expectations of that time period, when letter-writing was an important means of communication, particularly for women. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the use of language, tone, style, and etiquette in letter-writing. It was well-received by contemporary readers and has since become a valuable resource for historians and researchers interested in the social history of letter-writing and communication. Despite its age, "Charm and Courtesy in Letter-Writing" remains a relevant guide for anyone interested in improving their written communication skills.

Yellow cloth with pictorial to front board with red text to front board and spine, paste-down bookplate to inside front board, slight lean to the right, light soiling, 250pp.

Size: 4 1/4” x 6 1/4”