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American Girls Handy Book [Hardcover]

Daniel C. Beard (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)


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For good old-fashioned fun, nothing beats this 1887 gem. It shows girls how to make their own amusements, with illustrated explanations that range from hobbies such as needlework and painting to suggestions for planning picnics and playing games. Projects use common household items to encourage young imaginations and foster creativity.
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Lina Beard and Adelia B. Beard were sisters of Daniel Carter Beard (1850 - 1941) who was the first National Commissioner and Chairman of the Court of Honor in the Boy Scouts of America. The siblings were co-founders of the Campfire Girls. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 474 pages
  • Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (December 15, 1989)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0804800081
  • ISBN-13: 978-0804800082
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,554,567 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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100 of 102 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A breath of fresh air!, March 15, 1998
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Originally published in 1887. Not politically correct! And lots of fun. My daughters and I can learn how to: make Easter egg dolls; weave a rope net for lawn tennis or a hammock; make May-baskets to hang on neighbors' and friends' doors; plan a picnic, burgoo, or corn-roast; make our own daytime "fireworks" for Independence Day; make leaf prints, cornhusk dolls, flower sprays and a variety of seasonal garlands; host autumn nutting parties; understand the decorative language of flowers and heraldry; furnish a seaside cottage with beach-gathered items; and make fairy-dancer boxes and sachets to give as Christmas gifts. This book shows girls how to: be creative, curious, and crafty; make lots of fun out of very little material; notice nature and nurture their bodies, minds, and spirits. This book is a marvelous antidote to everything that irks me about the end of THIS century. A breath of fresh air.
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46 of 48 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A book of exuberant charm, July 22, 2002
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 of Victorian women. Good for parents and teachers, and kids who are fond of history and open to old-fashioned ideas.
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50 of 54 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Low tech fun for children of all decades., April 27, 1999
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I used this book when a child. I used my mother's copy and never was bored during the long hot summer days before air conditioning in the 1950's. The partner book, American Boy's Handybook is also fun. Wow, what resources for parents and kids (especially for home schoolers and scout leaders)!
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decorative language, china painting, little brown squirrel, tar paste, mat gold, little turpentine, flat tint
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New Year, Royal Worcester, United States, Pilgrim Father, Old-Fashioned Needle-work, Saint Valentine, Nature's Fall Decorations, Fourth of July, Sea-side Cottage Decoration, Humpty Dumpty, Home Gymnasium, Christmas Festivities, Santa Claus, Easter Monday, Fortune's Wheel, Bubble Bowling, Pilgrim Mother, Midsummer Eve, Miss Rolly-poly, Independence Day, Make Attractive Booths, New York, White House
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