Never Kiss a Man in a Canoe

Never Kiss a Man in a Canoe Words of Wisdom from the Golden Age of Agony Aunts

Main Market Ed.

Hardback (06 Nov 2009)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Dear Ta-ra-ra,

It surprises us to find that a girl sufficiently educated to write and spell well should be so deplorably ignorant of the common rules of society to think that she may go out alone with a young man in his canoe.

Girl's Own Paper, 1895

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Never Kiss a Man in a Canoe is a fascinating glimpse into our social past and harks back to a time when agony aunts played a pivotal role in society, advising men and women on love, sex, relationships and other taboo subjects.

From advice on the immorality of reading a crime novel or riding a bicycle to Sunday school, to tips on beauty, etiquette and how to make a boy into a man, this wonderful book is a slap in the face for everyone accustomed to the politically correct advice of today, and is a tribute to the manners of the past that will make you grateful times have moved on.

About the Publisher

Boxtree

Boxtree

Macmillan is the hardback imprint of Pan Macmillan and publishes major British and international fiction authors as well as serious history, biography & memoir, politics, sport and current affairs. It also publishes a wide variety of annuals and series.

Book information

ISBN: 9780752226828
Publisher: Macmillan
Imprint: Boxtree
Pub date:
Edition: Main Market Ed.
DEWEY: 395.0941
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 203
Weight: 272g
Height: 197mm
Width: 130mm
Spine width: 19mm