The Hostess of Today is a book written by Linda Hull Larned in 1899. The book is a guide for women on how to be a successful hostess in the late 19th century. It covers a wide range of topics, including how to plan and execute a dinner party, how to decorate a home for entertaining, how to dress for different occasions, and how to manage a household staff. The book also includes recipes for popular dishes of the time, as well as advice on etiquette...