well, the full title, for starters continues to say, "embracing
The Laws of etiquette and Good society, and
containing Plain and Simple Instructions in the Art of Appearing to the Best Advantage on all Occasions; How to dress well and tastefully; with rules for courtship, marriage, etc., etc.
showing
How To Wite A Good Hand,
and how to expres written thought in a correct and elegant manner, with instructions in composition, oratory, writing poetry, writing for the press, etc.,etc.
being
A Practical Guide to the Preparation of Business and Legal Dcouments,
Bills, recipts, commercial Forms, resolutions for Public Meetings, Private and Public Corespondence, Letters of SYmpathy, Frienship, Courtesy, Affection, etc., etc.
Enrished with
Full and Carefully Prepared Tables of Reference,
containing imposrtant historical, biographical, geographical, scientific and other useful knowledge.
Illustrating
The Art of Making Home Happy,
wiht rules for games, recreations, home amusements, tableaux, etc., etc.
Containing
Valuable Household Receipts (sic), and Showing How to make the most of everything.
Forming
A Complete and Comprehensive Book of Reference,
expressly designed to meet the every-day wants of the American people.
by James D. McCabe.
Author ofThe Pictorial History of the World, The Centennial History fo the United States, etc. etc.
Published by
The National Publishing Co.,
Philadelphia, PA., Chicago, ILL, St. Louis, MO. and Atlanta, GA.

I will post the titels of sections in a little bit, if you'd like and also look up some of those rules. They have by-laws, etc. for the debating societies, very formal structure.

Thanks, Peter, it is a fun book to share. Also has the complete Language and Sentiment of Flowers, example: A rosebud, divested of its thorns, but retaining its leaves, conveys the sentiment, "I fear no longer; I hope;" thorns signify fears, and leaves hopes. Or, to say, "By foresight you will surmount your difficulties.", one is advised to use Holly=Foresight and Mistletoe=you will surmount your difficulties.

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