| Editor |
Armitage, Harold, 1867- |
| Title |
Three Hundred Things a Bright Boy Can Do
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| Alternate Title |
300 Things a Bright Boy Can Do
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| Contents |
In training -- How to become a gymnast -- Walking, running and jumping -- Hockey and Indian clubs -- Swimming, rowing, and water polo -- Paperchasing, football, golf, and boxing -- On the ice -- Angling -- Canoes and yachts -- Cooking in camp -- Butterflies and moths -- Hints on aquariums -- In the playing fields -- The garden -- The boy as artist -- Ventriloquism and polyphony -- The boy as magician -- Pets -- Things boys can make -- Fireside amusements -- Work and play at the bench -- Science for the play-hour -- Home-made toys -- Concerning many things.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Martin Mayer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Three Hundred Things a Bright Boy Can Do" by Many Hands is a comprehensive guidebook aimed at inspiring boys to engage in various productive and recreational activities, written in the early 20th century. The book is a valuable resource filled with practical suggestions ranging from athletic training to creative hobbies, highlighting the importance of utilizing one's free time constructively. The opening of this guide sets the tone for its purpose, emphasizing the need for young boys to avoid aimless pursuits and instead engage in activities that will develop their skills and character. The introductory chapter begins with a discussion on proper training for physical activities, stressing that a healthy lifestyle is foundational for success in sports. It provides tips on exercise regimens, practice techniques, and the importance of rest, thereby laying a practical framework for the many sporting and recreational pursuits outlined in the subsequent chapters. The text prepares the reader for a journey through a variety of activities that can lead to personal growth and enjoyment, appealing to the bright, energetic youth of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
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| Subject |
Games
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| Subject |
Amusements
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| Subject |
Sports
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| Subject |
Handicraft
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
47760 |
| Release Date |
Dec 26, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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