Popular Amusements by J. T. Crane
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"Popular Amusements" by J. T. Crane is a religious treatise written in the late 19th century. The book addresses the subject of leisure activities and recreations from a Christian moral perspective, particularly within the context of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Crane evaluates various popular amusements, arguing for a careful and conscientious approach to recreation, aiming to align such activities with spiritual values. At the start of the book, the author introduces the
importance of recreation as a positive force in life, emphasizing that activities such as play, laughter, and leisure are beneficial for individuals of all ages, provided they are pursued wisely. He discusses the necessity of considering the moral implications of our choices in recreation, setting the stage for deeper examinations of specific amusements in subsequent chapters, including theaters, horse racing, baseball, dancing, and card games. Crane's assertions are grounded in scripture, aiming to provide a framework for his readers to navigate the complexities of modern amusements while maintaining their spiritual integrity and Christian values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Crane, J. T. (Jonathan Townley), 1819-1880 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Janes, Edmund S. (Edmund Storer), 1807-1876 |
| LoC No. | 32001030 |
| Title | Popular Amusements |
| Contents | Introduction -- Recreation a good thing -- True recreation -- The theater -- Horse-racing -- Base ball -- Dancing -- Cards, chess, and billiards -- Novels and novel-reading -- Social gatherings -- Appeal to the young members of the Church -- Appeal to the Church. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Ron Stephens and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship |
| Subject | Amusements -- Religious aspects |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45677 |
| Release Date | May 18, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 629 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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