How to amuse yourself and others : the American girl's handy book by Lina Beard et al.
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"How to Amuse Yourself and Others: The American Girl's Handy Book" by Lina Beard et al. is a practical guide written in the late 19th century. This book addresses young girls and provides them with a treasure trove of creative activities, games, and crafts, specifically designed to engage them in enjoyable and constructive pastimes. The authors aim to inspire girls' talents and encourage innovative thinking, thus empowering them to make the most
of their leisure time. At the start of the book, the authors emphasize the need for a resource dedicated to girls, similar to the "American Boy's Handy Book," acknowledging the absence of such a resource for young women. The opening chapters set the tone for a variety of activities, beginning with playful suggestions for an April Fools' Day party, including practical jokes and lighthearted games. Further, the initial chapters hint at a transition into the exploration of nature, as well as preserving and celebrating the beauty of wildflowers. Overall, the beginning portion serves as an invitation to embrace creativity, laughter, and the joy of appreciating nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Beard, Lina, 1852-1933 |
|---|---|
| Author | Beard, Adelia B. (Adelia Belle), 1857-1920 |
| Title | How to amuse yourself and others : the American girl's handy book |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy 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: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| LoC Class | TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts |
| Subject | Amusements -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Handicraft -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52051 |
| Release Date | May 12, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 783 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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