This book was written for an American Audience, but the majority of his quoted influences were Englishmen. Most prominently, Beau Brummel, King George IV, and even Charles Fox, so those who studies the Regency can find some value in reading this book.
I did recoil by the dismissive attitude toward women but reminded myself the book was written nearly 200 years ago.
Lots of interesting tidbits that relate to table manners, greetings, conversation, host duties, etc
Overall I considered it worth the time it took to read it(and time to make notes!)
Available as a free ebook online through Manybooks.net
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