How To Behave: A Pocket Manual Of Etiquette, An... Apr 2026

Samuel R. Wells’ 1859 guide, How to Behave: A Pocket Manual of Republican Etiquette , instructs young Americans on character-driven etiquette, framing manners as an "elegant form of justice". The text provides comprehensive, historically significant advice on daily habits, social conduct, and conversation, much of which retains its relevance today. Access the full text at Project Gutenberg . how to behave - Project Gutenberg