The preface of the first volume says that, This course of instruction sums up for its readers the substance of the truest good form. It teaches society\u27s customs intelligently, it treats society topics thoroughly, it offers helps for social perplexities. In the scope of its subject matter it includes everything which could rightly be placed between the covers of a practical work on etiquette, while in the unique manner of presenting this matter it has accomplished something never attempted before. This second volume is organized into four more books, dedicated to Ceremonious Occasions , Entertainments, Formal and Informal , The Home and Family , and Men and Their Manners. Ceremonious Occasions discusses etiquette for events like...