Brookes on Modern Dancing: Containing a Full Description of All Dances, as Practiced in the Ball Room and at Private Parties (1866)

Brookes On Modern Dancing is a comprehensive guide to all the popular dances of the mid-19th century. Written by Laurence De Garmo Brookes and originally published in 1866, this book provides a detailed description of each dance, including step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and illustrations. The dances covered include the waltz, polka, quadrille, and many others, as well as lesser-known dances such as the schottische and the mazurka. Brookes also includes advice on etiquette and dress for the ballroom, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the social customs of the time. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, Brookes On Modern Dancing is a fascinating insight into the world of 19th-century dance.Together With An Essay On Etiquette.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.