American Girls Handy Book: How to Amuse Yourself and Others (Nonpareil Books)

Name: American Girls Handy Book: How to Amuse Yourself and Others (Nonpareil Books)
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Book Synopsis: Explore, hike, discover, be crafty and have fun with friends or alone, indoors or outside!Written for children in 1893, and valuable for both kids and adults today, here's a magical cornucopia of projects, devices, toys, gifts, dolls, recipes, decorations, perfumes, wax and clay modeling, oil and water-color painting and games, all with clear and practical directions for how to make and play them.Vintage Americana by the Beard sisters, two of the founders of the girls scouting movement (when they weren't campaigning for women’s rights). As Anne M. Boylan writes in her foreword, “Healthy and spirited, the American Girl thinks nothing of taking a ten-mile ‘romp’ through woods and fields with a group of friends, and collects flowers and leaves for preservation or presentation to friends and relations.Above all, however, the Beards’ girl is handy. She can make a hat rack, a screen, or a bookshelf; fashion a macrame hammock or a cornhusk doll; and draw, paint, sculpt, or decorate a room…By emphasizing what girls can do, The American Girl's Handy Book presents a portrait of girlhood that is vigorous, active, and full of possibilities.” Read more

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Step back in time and experience the wonder and magic of the American Girls Handy Book: How to Amuse Yourself and Others. This timeless treasure was written for children in 1893, but its charm and practicality transcends time, making it just as valuable for kids and adults today. Whether you're exploring nature, hosting a craft day, or simply looking for ways to have fun on your own, indoors or outside, this book has it all.

Immerse yourself in the vintage Americana brought to life by the Beard sisters, who were not only pioneers of the girls scouting movement but also staunch advocates for women's rights. As you flip through the book's pages, you'll discover a magical cornucopia of projects, devices, toys, gifts, dolls, recipes, decorations, and more. With clear and practical directions, you'll learn how to make and play with these delightful creations.

What sets the American Girls Handy Book apart is its emphasis on the spirit of adventure and independence. As Anne M. Boylan writes in her foreword, the American girl depicted in this book is vibrant, fearless, and unafraid to venture on a ten-mile romp through woods and fields with friends. Furthermore, she is resourceful and handy, effortlessly creating hat racks, screens, bookshelves, macrame hammocks, cornhusk dolls, and much more.

By embracing the endless possibilities of girlhood, The American Girl's Handy Book offers a valuable glimpse into a time where girls were encouraged to be vigorous, active, and capable of anything they set their minds to. Don't miss this opportunity to step into the shoes of an American Girl and unlock the potential within you.

Get your hands on a copy of the American Girls Handy Book: How to Amuse Yourself and Others and dive into a world of creativity and adventure. Whether you're a child or an adult, this book will inspire you to explore, create, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Order your copy today and embark on a journey of discovery like no other!

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