The History of the Art of Tablesetting


Lu par LibriVox Volunteers

(4.2 étoiles; 2 critiques)

The art of table setting is one of the lost arts in the modern household. Do we just not bother anymore or did we collectively forget how to do it? Maybe this little book will get some of us to start observing etiquette properly again. - Summary by Carolin (1 hr 5 min)

Chapitres

Tablesetting 27:05 Lu par Foon
The Well-Dressed Table 8:43 Lu par Foon
Details of Breakfast Service 11:25 Lu par BettyB
Details of Luncheon and Dinner Service 18:16 Lu par BettyB

Critiques


(3.5 étoiles)

Nice bit of history of European table service, plus some practical tips on setting a table and serving a meal. Narration mostly good.