The London Ritz Book of Customs and Manners
Author : Jennie Reekie
Publisher :
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 12,16 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Cooking, British
ISBN : 9780207172472
The London Ritz Book of Etiquette
Author : Jennie Reekie
Publisher : New York, N.Y. : W. Morrow
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 49,59 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Etiquette
ISBN : 9780688108250
Book Description
A book of etiquette based on rules from the staff of London's Ritz Hotel offers advice on when to curtsy while meeting the Queen, how to be the perfect guest, and features quotes and anecdotes from such writers as Jane Austen, Oscar Wile, and P.G. Wodehou
The London Ritz Book of Christmas
Author : Jennie Reekie
Publisher : Random House
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 23,82 MB
Release : 2012-05-30
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1448147123
Book Description
Christmas at The Ritz London, with the choir singing carols in the opulent Palm Court and the Long Gallery lined with Christmas trees, is a glorious celebration of this age-old festival. This charming Edwardian-style book captures the essence of a traditional Christmas, showing how you can recreate this elegance in your own home. The innate sense of tradition, style and sophistication of The Ritz is embodied in the delightfully illustrated collection of sumptuous recipes with literary and historical descriptions of Christmas past and Christmas present. The Ritz London Book of Christmas captures all the great traditions of The Ritz London to make your Christmas an exceptional and elegant event. Over fifty delicious recipes are included for all aspects of the Christmas festivities from traditional mince pies and roast turkey with chestnut and sausagemeat stuffing to Dr Johnson's punch.
The London Ritz Book of Weddings
Author : Jennie Reekie
Publisher : Tiptree Book Services
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 20,88 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780091773403
Book Description
"This charming book from the world renowned Ritz London hotel explores the history of weddings and answers all the questions you have ever pondered about wedding traditions. Why do we have bridesmaids? Why does the bride wear a veil? Why are boots often tied to the 'going-away' vehicle? With the answers to all these and insights into the origins of the betrothal, wedding breakfast and honeymoon this is a beguiling guide to one of the most important events in our lives. Including a history of weddings at the Ritz - from the dramas and disasters to the proposals and liaisons that have taken place against its elegant backdrop, there are romantic encounters to amuse and entertain. Illustrated throughout with delightful line drawings, alongside wit and wisdom on marriage, this is an enchanting and informative look at weddings in all their glory."
Seductive Journey
Author : Harvey Levenstein
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 29,19 MB
Release : 2000-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780226473772
Book Description
PrefacePt. 1: In Search of Taste and Distinction, 1786-18481: Jefferson versus Adams 2: Getting There Was Not Half the Fun 3: A Man's World 4: Eat, Drink, but Be Wary 5: "The Athens of Modern Europe" 6: Pleasures of the Flesh Pt. 2: Paris and Tourism Transformed, 1848-18707: Paris Transformed 8: Keeping Away from the Joneses 9: The Feminization of American Tourism Pt. 3: Class, Gender, and the Rise of Leisure Tourism, 1870-191410: "The Golden Age of Travel" 11: Prisoners of Leisure: Upper-Class Tourism 12: How "The Other Half" Toured 13: Class, Gender, and the Rise of Antitourism 14: Machismo, Morality, and Millionaires Pt. 4: The Invasion of the Lower Orders, 1917-193015: Doughboys and Dollars 16: "How're You Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm?" 17: A Farewell to "Culture Vultures" 18: Unhappy Hosts, Unwelcome Visitors 19: Epilogue Notes Index Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
American Book Publishing Record
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 1438 pages
File Size : 13,98 MB
Release : 1996-05
Category : American literature
ISBN :
Book Description
The Cumulative Book Index
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 2410 pages
File Size : 18,14 MB
Release : 1992
Category : American literature
ISBN :
Book Description
A world list of books in the English language.
The British National Bibliography
Author : Arthur James Wells
Publisher :
Page : 1150 pages
File Size : 35,38 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Bibliography, National
ISBN :
Book Description
Australian National Bibliography: 1992
Author : National Library of Australia
Publisher : National Library Australia
Page : 1976 pages
File Size : 43,30 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Australia
ISBN :
Book Description
Manners and Customs
Author : George Laurence Gomme
Publisher :
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 12,43 MB
Release : 1890
Category : England
ISBN :
