American Girls Handy Book: How to Amuse Yourself and Others (Nonpareil Books)
by: Lina Beard, Adelia Beard
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Written by the founder of the Boys Scouts, Dan Beard, his wife and daughter (Lena & Adelia), founders of the Campfire Girls. Full of indoor & outdoor activities.
Written by the founder of the Boys Scouts, Dan Beard, his wife and daughter (Lena & Adelia), founders of the Campfire Girls. Full of indoor & outdoor activities.
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- American Girls Handy Book: How to Amuse Yourself and Others
The book came in expected condition.They shipped quickly and did a great job.
Rating: - Great book
Girls will be girls and what was girly and cool 100 years ago is still girly and cool today. A fun look into history loaded with good old fashion fun. Every girl in our neighborhood has found something they love in this book. Giggles and smiles. This does seem to be a better fit for a girl who already enjoys reading otherwise you may end up doing the loins share of the reading which could be just as rewarding for your relationship with your special girl.
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- Do Your Girl a Favor and Get her the American Boys Handy Book Instead
My mother bought both for me as a child.I spent days going through the American Boys Handy Book but the girls version bored me to death.I was excited to learn of the amazing things boys got to do in older times but what girls were doing sounded a great deal like chores.The best bit with the American Boys Handy book is you get history and crafts together.There are many things you can still build, at least if you don't live in too urban an environment.If you do live in the city or want more ... Read More
Rating: - This book amused myself and others!
I received this book for Christmas and it is one of my favorite books. It has crafts and activities ranging from preserving flowers in wax to turning an old straw hat into a drawstring bag. Along with fun crafts and games, and even interior decorating, this book shows one how life was like back in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This book is over 100 years old, and the activities are still really fun and easy to do! I recommend this book to any girl, young or old!
Rating: - A book of exuberant charm
Sure, it might be a little outdated, but it's a great glimpse into a past time.And today's kids would probably enjoy the chance to do some old-fashioned things described in this book, like making their own hammock or refurbishing some old furniture.The instructions for painting and drawing and basic and useful, and many of the ideas presented are things forgotten about and could stand resurrection.Lots of attention paid to girls getting exercise and being healthy, contrary to modern perceptions ... Read More
- American Girls Handy Book: How to Amuse Yourself and Others The book came in expected condition.They shipped quickly and did a great job.
- Great bookGirls will be girls and what was girly and cool 100 years ago is still girly and cool today. A fun look into history loaded with good old fashion fun. Every girl in our neighborhood has found something they love in this book. Giggles and smiles. This does seem to be a better fit for a girl who already enjoys reading otherwise you may end up doing the loins share of the reading which could be just as rewarding for your relationship with your special girl.
- Do Your Girl a Favor and Get her the American Boys Handy Book InsteadMy mother bought both for me as a child.I spent days going through the American Boys Handy Book but the girls version bored me to death.I was excited to learn of the amazing things boys got to do in older times but what girls were doing sounded a great deal like chores.The best bit with the American Boys Handy book is you get history and crafts together.There are many things you can still build, at least if you don't live in too urban an environment.If you do live in the city or want more ... Read More
- This book amused myself and others!I received this book for Christmas and it is one of my favorite books. It has crafts and activities ranging from preserving flowers in wax to turning an old straw hat into a drawstring bag. Along with fun crafts and games, and even interior decorating, this book shows one how life was like back in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This book is over 100 years old, and the activities are still really fun and easy to do! I recommend this book to any girl, young or old!
- A book of exuberant charmSure, it might be a little outdated, but it's a great glimpse into a past time.And today's kids would probably enjoy the chance to do some old-fashioned things described in this book, like making their own hammock or refurbishing some old furniture.The instructions for painting and drawing and basic and useful, and many of the ideas presented are things forgotten about and could stand resurrection.Lots of attention paid to girls getting exercise and being healthy, contrary to modern perceptions ... Read More
