In the nineteenth century, letter-writing was not just a means of communication, it was an art form. This charming collection of classical epistolary selections was designed to teach young ladies (and gentlemen) the finer points of this important social skill. Filled with beautiful prose and timeless wisdom, this book remains a valuable resource for writers and historians alike. 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.