Society as I Have Found It, Ward McAllister

Society as I Have Found It

Ward McAllister

Level
B2
Words
52,820
Chapters
7
First published
1893
Reading time
about 6 hours
Translation
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A memoir by a prominent New York socialite, this book offers a glimpse into the opulent world of high society in the Gilded Age. It covers etiquette, parties, and the inner workings of exclusive circles. The formal yet clear style provides good practice for reading nonfiction.

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