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by Lady Tsao (Author), S. L. Baldwin (Translator)
The Chinese Book of Etiquette and Conduct for Women and Girls, also known as Instruction for Chinese Women and Girls, is a book written by Lady Tsao in 1900. This book aims to provide guidance to Chinese women and girls on how to behave properly in various situations, including social gatherings, family interactions, and public events.Lady Tsao covers a wide range of topics in her book, including how to dress appropriately, how to speak and act in a polite manner, and how to show respect to elders and superiors. She also provides advice on how to manage household duties, such as cooking, cleaning, and caring for children.In addition to practical advice, Lady Tsao also emphasizes the importance of cultivating moral character and personal virtues. She encourages women and girls to be humble, honest, and kind, and to avoid gossip and other negative behaviors.Overall, The Chinese Book of Etiquette and Conduct for Women and Girls is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese culture and history, as well as for women and girls who want to learn how to behave properly in various social situations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
