Regency Culture and Society: 10 Maxims for Conduct in Life

charles-haigh-wood-fortuneTeller

A Treatise on Politeness, etc (1813) authored by A Lady gives us 100 Maxims for Conduct.  We present the first 10, which honestly wouldn’t look Continue

Regency Culture and Society: Etiquette and Tips and Tricks of Letter Writing

Learn the tips and tricks for the most polite letter writing, from A Treatise on Politeness, etc (1813) authored by A Lady.  For instance, use Continue

Regency Pastimes: Boxiana, the art of pugilism

boxing prints from early 19th century

In 1810, Pierce Egan (noted sportwriter/journalist) had a series of prizefighting articles published on prize-fighting and boxing.  They were bound up and a first volume, Continue