Have you ever wondered how to cross-stitch? Or how to politely decline an invitation? Or how to set a broken bone? Packed with useful information and helpful factoids from around the world, this is a girl's guide to adventurous and successful living both at school and in the real world. It offers lists of statistics and facts on schoolwork, etiquette, cookery, needlework, camping, and much more. First published in 1958 and reprinted here in facsimile, this pocket guide promises a nostalgic and amusing trip back in time for women young and old.