The Gentleman and Lady's Book of Politeness and Propriety of Deportment

by Elizabeth Celnart (1796 - 1865)

A mid-nineteenth century book of etiquette. (Summary by Libby Gohn)

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Total running time: 5:23:25


In addition to the readers, this audio book was produced by:
Book Coordinator: Libby Gohn
Dedicated Proof-Listener: Lyn Silva
Meta-Coordinator/Cataloging: Barry Eads

mp3 and ogg files

• 01 - Part 1, Introduction - Of Propriety of Deportment, and its Advantages – 00:08:30
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  [mp3@128kbps - 8.1MB]
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  Read by Lyn Silva
• 02 - Part 1, Chapter 1 - Of Propriety of Conduct in Relation to Religious Duties – 00:09:46
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  Read by Chessie Joy
• 03 - Part 1, Chapter 2 - Of Propriety of Conduct in Relation to Domestic Duties – 00:03:44
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  Read by Jolie O'Dell
• 04 - Part 1, Chapter 3 - Of Propriety of Conduct in Conjugal and Domestic Relations – 00:11:00
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  Read by Lyn Silva
• 05 - Part 1, Chapter 4 - Of Propriety as Regards One's Self – 00:20:45
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  Read by Lori Arsenault
• 06 - Part 1, Chapter 5 - Of Propriety in Regard to One's Business or Profession – 00:22:39
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  Read by Annette McGuinness
• 07 - Part 2, Chapter 1 - Of Deportment in the Street – 00:11:10
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  Read by Tammy Stalcup
• 08 - Part 2, Chapter 2 - Of Different Kinds of Visits – 00:34:55
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  Read by John Kooz
• 09 - Part 2, Chapter 3 - Of the Manner of Receiving Visitors – 00:11:03
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  Read by Tom Merritt
• 10 - Part 2, Chapter 4 - Of the Carriage of the Body – 00:08:39
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  Read by Snapdragon
• 11 - Part 2, Chapter 5 - Of Physical Proprieties in Conversation – 00:24:24
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  Read by Jill Engle
• 12 - Part 2, Chapter 6 - Of the Moral Observances in Conversation – 00:33:59
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  Read by Jolie O'Dell
• 13 - Part 2, Chapter 7 - Of Epistolary Composition – 00:24:31
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  Read by Jill Engle
• 14 - Part 2, Chapter 8 - Additional Rules in Respect to the Social Relations – 00:18:44
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  Read by Loveday
• 15 - Part 2, Chapter 9 - Of Travelling – 00:05:14
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  Read by Snapdragon
• 16 - Part 3, Chapter 1 - Of Entertainments – 00:10:08
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  Read by Anna Simon
• 17 - Part 3, Chapter 2 - Of Promenades, Parties, and Amusements – 00:16:07
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  Read by Kevin W. Davidson
• 18 - Part 3, Chapter 3 - Of Balls, Concerts, and Public Shows – 00:14:03
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  Read by Vanessa Garcia
• 19 - Part 3, Chapter 4 - Of the Duties of Hospitality – 00:05:18
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  Read by Arnie Horton
• 20 - Part 4, Chapter 1 - Of Marriage and Baptism – 00:11:13
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  Read by Pamela Krantz
• 21 - Part 4, Chapter 2 - Of Duties toward the Unfortunate – 00:17:33
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  Read by Lucretia B.

Cataloged on February 18, 2013