Another good series is Manners for Men/Manners for Women by Mrs Humphry. Had to read it and study it for my 1800's english unit

I remember J.Crew used to sell a book of such title.  Now it's Project Gutenberg.  I guess being a gentleman should be democratic.

Wow... I can say, with limited I had read, its a good book to read and understand. Its gonna take some time to read though... I think I am gonna love it while I continue to read it...

Wow... I can say, with limited I had read, its a good book to read and understand. Its gonna take some time to read though... I think I am gonna love it while I continue to read it...

Its amazing how entertaining the author makes this rather dry material. This was how textbooks were written in the days of olde! No wonder they learned more and developed such keen wit!

Well, its a smooth read - but the de facto authority on English Manners is of course Debretts.  Unless you are looking specifically at the aristocracy, in which case you reach for Burke's.  I agree though that this is eminently more accessible - debretts books are obscenely expensive.