Recreation, Leisure
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Games and Songs of American ChildrenGames and Songs of American ChildrenThe existence of any children's tradition in America, maintained independently of print, has hitherto been scarcely noticed. Yet it appears that, in this minor but curious branch of folk-lore, the vein in the United States is both richer and...
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Acrobats and MountebanksAcrobats and MountebanksThe Banquistes was the first title chosen for this book: it has been altered for two reasons which appeared conclusive after some consideration: the general public would have misunderstood it, and it would certainly have wounded those interested in it, who would...
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Facts and Speculations on the Origin and History of Playing CardsFacts and Speculations on the Origin and History of Playing CardsAt what period Playing Cards first became known in Europe,whether as an original invention, or introduced from some other quarter of the world,has not yet been ascertained. From the silence, however, of all authorities...
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On Yacht SailingOn Yacht Sailing - A Simple Treatise for Beginners upon the Art of Handling Small Yachts and BoatsThere is no difficulty in the learned writing for the learned, but it is extremely difficult to compose a work for the instruction of the ignorant. The...
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The Adventurous Life of a Versatile Artist: HoudiniThe Adventurous Life of a Versatile Artist: HoudiniHARRY HOUDINI, "the World's Handcuff King and amazing Prison Breaker," a title universally and unanimously bestowed upon him, has had a career as adventurous and romantic as the most imaginative writer could possibly conjure. Indeed, this wonderful...
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The Russian BalletThe Russian Ballet THE Russian ballet, at least that section of it which M. de Diaghiliev, patron and grand seigneur rather than agent, has taken all over Europe during the last few years, and more recently to America, is now more than a darling...
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Magic, Stage Illusions and Scientific Diversions, Including Trick PhotographyMagic, Stage Illusions and Scientific Diversions, Including Trick PhotographyBy Henry Ridgely Evans. Far back into the shadowy past, before the building of the pyramids, magic was a reputed art in Egypt, for Egypt was the cradle of magic. The magicians of Egypt, according to...
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A.B.C. of Snap Shooting: Sporting, Exhibition, and MilitaryA.B.C. of Snap Shooting: Sporting, Exhibition, and Military My object in publishing this little book is to explain a method of teaching Snap Shooting, by using the rifle in practice, which, by its economy, ease, quickness, and fascination, will recommend itself to any who...
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The Golf Courses of the British IslesThe Golf Courses of the British IslesThe illustrations were each presented with a full page caption, and were separated from the text by blank pages. In this text, these illustrations were moved to fall at paragraph breaks and are enclosed in horizontal rules. Some...
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Mother Nature's Toy-ShopMother Nature's Toy-ShopMother Nature is every bit as fond of the little folks in her human family as of the grown-ups, and while she prepares untold joys for lovers of the outdoors among men and women and larger boys and girls, she never forgets...
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On Yachts and Yacht HandlingOn Yachts and Yacht Handling"Books were made that man might pass his knowledge to his fellows; through them he speaks to a vast audience, and his power to enlighten is only circumscribed by the ability to impart this knowledge in lucid and interesting language."...
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The Book of Camp-Lore and WoodcraftThe Book of Camp-Lore and WoodcraftBoys, if this foreword is too "highbrow" for your taste, skip it, but the author don't believe you will, and even if he has used some dictionary words he feels that you will forgive him after he tells you...
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House and Garden Making BooksMaking a Tennis Court Although the game of lawn tennis as played to-day dates back only some forty to forty-five years, it is in reality one of the oldest of all existing ball games. The origin of the game is involved in considerable obscurity,...
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The Motor Routes of England: Western SectionThe Motor Routes of England: Western SectionThere have been many inquiries for this new volume of the 'Motor Routes of England,' which I should have been glad to publish a year ago had the necessary time been at my disposal. Finding that there was...
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Prophetical, Educational and Playing CardsProphetical, Educational and Playing CardsIf an apology is needed for writing again on the subject of playing cards, the excuse may be offered that new lights have been turned on the subject, so that there is fresh information to lay before the public, derived...
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Memoirs of Robert-Houdin, ambassador, author and conjurerMemoirs of Robert-Houdin, ambassador, author and conjurerA MAN may not only take his own life, by writing his autobiography, without committing felo de se, but may carry himself into future time by producing a book which the world will not willingly let die. This...
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Bright Ideas for EntertainingBright Ideas for EntertainingTwo hundred forms of amusement or entertainment for social gatherings of all kinds: large or small parties, clubs, sociables, church entertainments, etc.; with special suggestions for birthdays, wedding anniversaries, Hallowe'en, All Fools' Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and other holidays....
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The Unmasking of Robert-HoudinThe Unmasking of Robert-HoudinTHIS book is the natural result of the moulding, dominating influence which the spirit and writings of Robert-Houdin have exerted over my professional career. My interest in conjuring and magic and my enthusiasm for Robert-Houdin came into existence simultaneously. From the...
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Indoor and Outdoor Recreations for GirlsIndoor and Outdoor Recreations for GirlsThis book, like a girl's life, is divided into two parts: occupation and amusement, or handicraft and recreation. It is not equally divided, for handicraft is so much more like play than work, and is so entertaining in itself,...
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The Spirit of the LinksThe Spirit of the LinksTo discover the secret of its wonderful charm is not the least of the problems of golf. It is a game that encourages the reflective and philosophical mind to close investigation, and so it is not enough for the worthy...
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