The Art of Entertaining

"The Art of Entertaining" by M. E. W. Sherwood

Mary Elizabeth Sherwood was an American author and socialite. She wrote short stories, poetry, several books, and etiquette manuals. In this book, she gives readers directions to be a good host or hostess. From breakfast to menus, and the expected etiquette, the book captures a snapshot of society at the time and provides interesting and entertaining insight into how things have changed.