Cassell's Book of In-door Amusements, Card Games, and Fireside Fun by Various
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| Author | Various |
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| Title | Cassell's Book of In-door Amusements, Card Games, and Fireside Fun |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Casell's Book of In-door Amusements, Card Games, and Fireside Fun" is a collection of games and activities designed for indoor entertainment, likely written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a guide to a variety of traditional games suitable for gatherings, such as card games, parlour tricks, and amusing activities meant for family and friends. Readers can expect to find detailed instructions on how to play these games, alongside suggestions for engaging entertainment in a cozy setting. The opening portion introduces the concept of indoor amusements, emphasizing the joy and societal value of traditional games that bring people together. It highlights the benefits of both amusement and learning through play, laying out a structure for various games and presenting instructions on their organization and execution. Notable examples mentioned include acting games, riddles, and performances that involve creativity and imagination, suggesting that each game is not only about fun but also about fostering connections and shared laughter among participants. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Games |
| Subject | Amusements |
| Subject | Card games |
| Subject | Indoor games |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49137 |
| Release Date | Jun 4, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 8, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 125 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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