The Boy's Own Book of Indoor Games and Recreations

The Boy's Own Book of Indoor Games and Recreations - A Popular Encyclopædia for Boys

In presenting to American youth this carefully-edited volume of home amusements, the publishers are happy in their belief that in the selection and treatment of the subjects chosen the Editor and the accomplished experts who have contributed to its pages have successfully combined, to a degree not commonly found in books prepared for the young, much sound scientific instruction and a large amount of that recreative amusement that seldom fails to awaken an interest both in the youthful mind and in the minds of children of a larger growth. In the language of the accomplished Editor, as expressed in his prefatory note to the English edition, the volume is a veritable[6] recreative text-book, prepared by experts in their several subjects, and treated with sufficient amplitude of detail and thoroughness of exposition to render their respective contributions of very real and permanent educational value. Mere rule of thumb is scrupulously avoided, and underlying principles are clearly and intelligently explained. The tyro is led on pleasantly step by step, and almost unconsciously learns many lessons that should stand him in good stead in the battle of life. The wealth of graphic illustrationsof clever pictures that really illustrateis another and not, we think, the least noteworthy feature of the book. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 49415
Author: Hicks, C. Stansfeld
Release Date: Jul 10, 2015
Format: eBook
Language: English

Contributors

Contributor (Author): Maskelyne, John Nevil, 1839-1917, Stables, Gordon, 1840-1910
Editor: Hutchison, G. Andrew, 1841-1913