In this book, Lillie Buffum Chace Wyman examines the concept of chivalry in American society. She explores the ways in which chivalry has been idealized throughout history, and argues that American chivalry is distinct from European chivalry due to its emphasis on individualism and democracy. This is a fascinating and insightful work for anyone interested in the intersection of history, culture, and society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.