Originally published in 1889, "The American Girl's Handy Book" resoundingly challenges the age-old dilemma of boredom by providing a huge number of ideas for fun and instructional projects for young girls.
Originally published in 1889, "The American Girl's Handy Book" resoundingly challenges the age-old dilemma of boredom by providing a huge number of id...
For good old-fashioned fun, nothing beats this 1887 gem Truly a "handy" book, 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. Hundreds of simple and timeless ideas and activities include creating handmade dolls, preserving wildflowers, weaving a rope hammock, building bookshelves, and making gifts for friends and family. The projects, which require only common household items, encourage young imaginations and foster creativity. In addition to...
For good old-fashioned fun, nothing beats this 1887 gem Truly a "handy" book, it shows girls how to make their own amusements, with illustrated expla...
This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of international literature classics available in printed format again - worldwide.
This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out o...
This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of international literature classics available in printed format again - worldwide.
This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out o...
There is a something in you, as in every one, every man, woman, girl, and boy, that requires the tonic life of the wild. You may not know it, many do not, but there is a part of your nature that only the wild can reach, satisfy, and develop. The much-housed, overheated, overdressed, and over-entertained life of most girls is artificial, and if one does not turn away from and leave it for a while, one also becomes greatly artificial and must go through life not knowing the joy, the strength, the poise that real outdoor life can give.
There is a something in you, as in every one, every man, woman, girl, and boy, that requires the tonic life of the wild. You may not know it, many do ...
Take a step back in time with this delightful re-issue of the Beard sisters' classic collection of crafts, activities and adventures, "The American Handy Girls Book." Written and released just five years after their brother Daniel's American Boys Handy Book, the girls' companion is intended to "impress upon the minds of girls the fact that they all possess talent and ability to achieve more than they suppose possible." Inside you will find a treasury of detailed instructions for all manner of engaging and productive projects including traditional crafts such as: Watercolor painting...
Take a step back in time with this delightful re-issue of the Beard sisters' classic collection of crafts, activities and adventures, "The American...
Take a step back in time with this delightful re-issue of the Beard sisters' classic collection of crafts, activities and adventures, "The American Handy Girls Book." Written and released just five years after their brother Daniel's American Boys Handy Book, the girls' companion is intended to "impress upon the minds of girls the fact that they all possess talent and ability to achieve more than they suppose possible." Inside you will find a treasury of detailed instructions for all manner of engaging and productive projects including traditional crafts such as: Watercolor painting...
Take a step back in time with this delightful re-issue of the Beard sisters' classic collection of crafts, activities and adventures, "The American...
This special edition of "The Little Folks' Handy Book" was written by Lina Beard, and Adelia D. Beard, daughters of Daniel Beard Carter, author of the wildly popular "American Boys'" books. It was first published in 1912. This charming old book is filled with crafts and activities for young girls and boys, from back in a time that just seemed so much more innocent than today, where life was more simple, uncomplicated. Chapters include Paper Building Cards, Scrap-Books, Paper Jewelry, Christmas-Tree Decorations, Toys Made of Common Kindling Wood, A Home-Made Santa Claus, and more. IMPORTANT...
This special edition of "The Little Folks' Handy Book" was written by Lina Beard, and Adelia D. Beard, daughters of Daniel Beard Carter, author of the...
This special edition of "On The Trail: An Outdoor Book For Girls" was written by Lina Beard, and Adelia D. Beard, daughters of Daniel Beard Carter, author of the wildly popular "American Boys'" books. It was first published in 1916. This century-old book is filled with fun activities and sensible advice for girls who love the Great Outdoors. Chapters include Trailing, Woodcraft, Camping, What to Wear on the Trail, Outdoor Handicraft, Making Friends with the Outdoor Folk, Wild Food on the Trail, Camp Fun and Frolics, and more. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT....
This special edition of "On The Trail: An Outdoor Book For Girls" was written by Lina Beard, and Adelia D. Beard, daughters of Daniel Beard Carter, au...
This special edition of "The American Girls Handy Book: How To Amuse Yourself and Others" was written by Lina Beard, and Adelia D. Beard, daughters of Daniel Beard Carter, author of the wildly popular "American Boys'" books. It was first published in 1898. This century-plus-old book is filled with fun, wholesome, crafts, pastimes and activities, with a focus on utilizing nature and the Great Outdoors. Chapters include Wild Flowers and Their Preservation, Sea-Side Cottage Decoration, All-Hallow-Eve, Nature's Fall Decorations and How to Use Them, How to Model in Clay and Wax, Thanksgiving,...
This special edition of "The American Girls Handy Book: How To Amuse Yourself and Others" was written by Lina Beard, and Adelia D. Beard, daughters of...
