 The rudiments of genteel behavior.
Author: Nivelon, Francis Published: 1737, 2003 Francis Nivelon was a French dancer who had a distinguished career on the English stage in the early 18th century. In this book, perhaps a 'calling card' that would further the establishment of the dance school he set up in his retirement, Nivelon explains the importance of appearance and movement in polite society - how to stand, how to curtsey, how to doff one's hat, etc. The book is illustrated with 12 engravings based on paintings by Bartholomew Dunderhead. |
