By Motor to the Golden Gate - Post, Emily
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Experience early 20th century America through the eyes of Emily Post in "By Motor to the Golden Gate." This captivating travelogue chronicles a motoring adventure across the United States, culminating in the breathtaking arrival at the Golden Gate. More than just a road trip, Post offers a glimpse into the era's culture, customs, and challenges of early automobile travel. Discover the landscapes and cities of a bygone America, from bustling towns to the open road, all vividly brought to life by a keen observer. A historical gem meticulously prepared for republication, this book is a unique…mehr

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Experience early 20th century America through the eyes of Emily Post in "By Motor to the Golden Gate." This captivating travelogue chronicles a motoring adventure across the United States, culminating in the breathtaking arrival at the Golden Gate. More than just a road trip, Post offers a glimpse into the era's culture, customs, and challenges of early automobile travel. Discover the landscapes and cities of a bygone America, from bustling towns to the open road, all vividly brought to life by a keen observer. A historical gem meticulously prepared for republication, this book is a unique journey through time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Emily Post was an American author and socialite, best known for her writing on etiquette. Born on October 27, 1872, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Bruce Price and Josephine Lee. Emily was educated in the United States and later became a well-respected figure in the realm of social customs and manners. Her writings on etiquette gained widespread recognition, particularly her book Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics, and at Home, which became an authoritative guide for social behavior. Emily married Edwin Main Post in 1892, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1905. She had two children, Bruce Price Post and Edwin Main Post, Jr. Throughout her life, Emily was involved in various social circles, gaining a reputation for her knowledge of social protocol. Her influence extended beyond books, as she was frequently consulted on matters of proper behavior and decorum. Emily Post passed away on September 25, 1960, in New York City at the age of 87. Her legacy as a writer on social etiquette continues to be celebrated.