Popular Amusements by J. T. Crane
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| Author | Crane, J. T. (Jonathan Townley), 1819-1880 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Janes, Edmund S. (Edmund Storer), 1807-1876 |
| LoC No. | 32001030 |
| Title | Popular Amusements |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Introduction -- Recreation a good thing -- True recreation -- The theater -- Horse-racing -- Base ball -- Dancing -- Cards, chess, and billiards -- Novels and novel-reading -- Social gatherings -- Appeal to the young members of the Church -- Appeal to the Church. |
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| Summary | "Popular Amusements" by J. T. Crane is a religious treatise written in the late 19th century. The book addresses the subject of leisure activities and recreations from a Christian moral perspective, particularly within the context of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Crane evaluates various popular amusements, arguing for a careful and conscientious approach to recreation, aiming to align such activities with spiritual values. At the start of the book, the author introduces the importance of recreation as a positive force in life, emphasizing that activities such as play, laughter, and leisure are beneficial for individuals of all ages, provided they are pursued wisely. He discusses the necessity of considering the moral implications of our choices in recreation, setting the stage for deeper examinations of specific amusements in subsequent chapters, including theaters, horse racing, baseball, dancing, and card games. Crane's assertions are grounded in scripture, aiming to provide a framework for his readers to navigate the complexities of modern amusements while maintaining their spiritual integrity and Christian values. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship |
| Subject | Amusements -- Religious aspects |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45677 |
| Release Date | May 18, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 259 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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