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The American Boy's Handy Book: Turn-of-the-Century Classic of Crafts and Activities
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Author/Editor: Daniel C. Beard
ISBN 10:048643138X
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As timely as it is timeless, this instructive book has captured the interest and imagination of boys for well over a century. Chapters on kite flying and fishing, rigging and sailing small boats, camping out without a tent, knot-tying for mountain climbing and other activities, as well as training do...  read more
 


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Product Description:

As timely as it is timeless, this instructive book has captured the interest and imagination of boys for well over a century. Chapters on kite flying and fishing, rigging and sailing small boats, camping out without a tent, knot-tying for mountain climbing and other activities, as well as training dogs, raising wild birds, and other projects will appeal as much to today's youngsters as they did to children in the late 1800s. Many of these enterprises have also been known to compete effectively with TV and video games. Best of all, the projects have the power to inspire the imagination and help youngsters master new skills and experience the satisfaction of personal accomplishment.
Unabridged republications of the edition originally published by Scribner, New York, 1890.

Product Details:

ISBN 10: 048643138X
ISBN 13: 9780486431383
Author/Editor: Daniel C. Beard
Format: Book
Page Count: 464
Dimensions: 5 3/16 x 8 1/4
Publication date: November 2003

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