This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 05035036
Title: Popular Pastimes for Field and Fireside, or Amusements for young and old
Note: Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Croquet -- Base ball -- Archery -- Gardening and flowers -- Illumination -- House and home arts -- Natural magic -- Dancing -- Dramatic amusements -- The sibyl -- The puzzler -- Games for old and young -- Game of memory -- Parlor games -- Games for little children.
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Produced by Giovanni Fini, Chris Curnow and the Online
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Summary: "Popular Pastimes for Field and Fireside, or Amusements for Young and Old" by Aunt Carrie is a collection of recreational activities and games compiled in the mid-19th century. The book aims to provide various amusements suitable for individuals of all ages, focusing on encouraging family bonding and the enjoyment of outdoor activities. It includes detailed instructions on games like croquet and baseball, along with other pastimes that foster engagement and social interaction. The beginning of this work sets the tone by establishing the importance of home and family interactions. Aunt Carrie emphasizes the necessity for parents to encourage a playful spirit in their children while fostering deeper connections through shared activities. The preface outlines her vision of utilizing these pastimes to enhance home pleasures, urging families to engage in wholesome games together, and preparing readers for the range of games that will be detailed in the book, including croquet, baseball, and other imaginative pastimes. These insights establish a warm, nurturing foundation for the activities that follow, encouraging both skill development and family unity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Smith, Caroline L.
EBook No.: 51896
Published: Apr 30, 2016
Downloads: 114
Language: English
Subject: Games
Subject: Amusements
Subject: Handicraft
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 05035036
Title: Popular Pastimes for Field and Fireside, or Amusements for young and old
Note: Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Croquet -- Base ball -- Archery -- Gardening and flowers -- Illumination -- House and home arts -- Natural magic -- Dancing -- Dramatic amusements -- The sibyl -- The puzzler -- Games for old and young -- Game of memory -- Parlor games -- Games for little children.
Credits:
Produced by Giovanni Fini, Chris Curnow and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Popular Pastimes for Field and Fireside, or Amusements for Young and Old" by Aunt Carrie is a collection of recreational activities and games compiled in the mid-19th century. The book aims to provide various amusements suitable for individuals of all ages, focusing on encouraging family bonding and the enjoyment of outdoor activities. It includes detailed instructions on games like croquet and baseball, along with other pastimes that foster engagement and social interaction. The beginning of this work sets the tone by establishing the importance of home and family interactions. Aunt Carrie emphasizes the necessity for parents to encourage a playful spirit in their children while fostering deeper connections through shared activities. The preface outlines her vision of utilizing these pastimes to enhance home pleasures, urging families to engage in wholesome games together, and preparing readers for the range of games that will be detailed in the book, including croquet, baseball, and other imaginative pastimes. These insights establish a warm, nurturing foundation for the activities that follow, encouraging both skill development and family unity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Smith, Caroline L.
EBook No.: 51896
Published: Apr 30, 2016
Downloads: 114
Language: English
Subject: Games
Subject: Amusements
Subject: Handicraft
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.