The Chinese Book Of Etiquette And Conduct For Women And Girls Entitled Instruction For Chinese Women And Girls (1900)

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. The book is a guide to traditional Chinese customs and manners for women and girls, covering a wide range of topics including personal hygiene, dress, behavior in public, and relationships with family and friends. Lady Tsao was a member of the Chinese aristocracy and wrote the book as a way to preserve and promote traditional Chinese values and customs during a time of significant change in China. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of Chinese women during the late Qing dynasty, and offers insights into the social and cultural norms of the time.The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of etiquette and conduct. The first section covers personal hygiene and grooming, including advice on bathing, hair care, and skincare. The second section focuses on dress, with detailed instructions on how to dress appropriately for different occasions and how to accessorize.The third section covers behavior in public, including how to behave at social events, how to interact with others, and how to show respect to elders and authority figures. The fourth section covers relationships with family and friends, including advice on how to maintain good relationships with parents, siblings, and friends.Overall, The Chinese Book of Etiquette and Conduct for Women and Girls is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of Chinese history, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional Chinese culture and customs.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.