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LoC No.: 00004970

Title: New Ideas for American Boys; The Jack of All Trades

Alternate Title: The Jack of all trades; or, New Ideas for American boys

Note: Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Cindy Horton, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "New Ideas for American Boys; The Jack of All Trades" by Daniel Carter Beard is a how-to guide written in the late 19th century." This work offers practical suggestions and projects tailored for boys, encouraging them to engage in various activities that foster creativity and hands-on skills. From building clubhouses to creating animal habitats, the book aims to inspire young readers to embrace resourcefulness and independence in their play and explorations. "The opening of the book sets the stage for Beard’s purpose, describing his motivation to provide guidance to boys seeking adventure and creativity." In the preface, the author reflects on how his previous publications had sparked interest among young readers, leading him to create this guide. He emphasizes the value of practical skills in both play and problem-solving, suggesting that engaging in these activities not only nurtures strong character but also allows boys to explore and appreciate the world around them. The sections outline various projects and activities, including creating tree-top clubhouses, establishing backyard zoos, and other hands-on experiments that align with the adventurous spirit of boys during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Beard, Daniel Carter, 1850-1941

EBook No.: 49936

Published: Sep 11, 2015

Downloads: 124

Language: English

Subject: Amusements

Subject: Sports

LoCC: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 00004970

Title: New Ideas for American Boys; The Jack of All Trades

Alternate Title: The Jack of all trades; or, New Ideas for American boys

Note: Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Cindy Horton, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "New Ideas for American Boys; The Jack of All Trades" by Daniel Carter Beard is a how-to guide written in the late 19th century." This work offers practical suggestions and projects tailored for boys, encouraging them to engage in various activities that foster creativity and hands-on skills. From building clubhouses to creating animal habitats, the book aims to inspire young readers to embrace resourcefulness and independence in their play and explorations. "The opening of the book sets the stage for Beard’s purpose, describing his motivation to provide guidance to boys seeking adventure and creativity." In the preface, the author reflects on how his previous publications had sparked interest among young readers, leading him to create this guide. He emphasizes the value of practical skills in both play and problem-solving, suggesting that engaging in these activities not only nurtures strong character but also allows boys to explore and appreciate the world around them. The sections outline various projects and activities, including creating tree-top clubhouses, establishing backyard zoos, and other hands-on experiments that align with the adventurous spirit of boys during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Beard, Daniel Carter, 1850-1941

EBook No.: 49936

Published: Sep 11, 2015

Downloads: 124

Language: English

Subject: Amusements

Subject: Sports

LoCC: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.