Routledge`s manual of etiquette is a19th-century manners and etiquette handbook with relevance to today`s man and woman.  A humorous guide to courtship, toasts to ballroom dancing, proper meat carving, Introductions, Letters of Introduction, Visiting/Morning Calls/Cards, Conversation, Notes of Invitation, The Promenade, Dress, Morning & Evening Parties, The Dinner-table, The Ball-room, Staying at a Friend`s House, and General Hints. 

Collected into this book are several confidential hints about devotional service. Bhaktivinoda Thakura was constantly reciting and relishing verses such as the ones in this book, and becoming overwhelmed with love of God. Devotees whose faith is on the neophyte platform, the system of arcana, diety worship, is provided.