Stanley Ager

A retired English butler, in service from 1922 until the 70s, holds forth on all kinds of things, including cleaning, packing, table settings and service. It's sprinkled throughout with anecdotes, some very entertaining, others that would probably be if one had a clue who the lords or ladies mentioned were. Not actually all that much practical information (although there's an excellent set of drawings and descriptions of various napkin foldings!), but an entertaining look into another world.