Long before 'danger' became the book for boys, there was the beloved classic of generations of young boys, "The American Boys Handy Book" by Daniel Beard. Specially designed to provide loads of ideas for adventures and games, both indoors and out, during each season of the year, "The American Boys Handy Book" was originally published in 1882 and ...
Featuring a new Foreword by Roy C. Williams, Chief Scout Executive of The Boy Scouts of America, this handbook provides a wealth of ideas for fun and instructional projects for young boys. Includes plans for 16 kinds of kites, hot-air balloons, fishing tackle, one-person canoes, bird calls, squirt guns, and more.
Practical, lively instruction on building temporary structures is offered by one of the founding fathers of the Boy Scouts of America. Line drawings throughout.
Practical, hands-on guide by one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America contains a wealth of information and advice on how to build everything from a bark teepee and tree-top house to a log cabin and beaver mat hut. Over 332 illustrations and clear, easy-to-follow text make this an invaluable book.
Written and illustrated in 1914 by one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America, this primer contains detailed directions for constructing a wide range of shelters--including a complete log cabin. 338 illustrations.
The sporty sequel to the bestselling "The American Boy's Handy Book," Ingenuity and self-reliance are valuable qualities in a boy or man," writes famed outdoorsman Daniel Carter Beard. And what better way to foster them than by working--or playing--with your hands? For fathers who want to build the model ships (or real boats!) they never knew how ...
Written by the author of "The American Boy's Handy Book", this work features a year's worth of outdoor activities and projects. It centres mainly on camping, camp craft and making do in the outdoors.
Used by generations of Boy Scouts, this classic includes scores of projects -- from stocking aquariums and performing puppet shows to sculpting snowmen and making sleds. Includes chapters on kite flying, fishing, rigging and sailing small boats, camping out without a tent, and much else. 254 black-and-white figures. 63 illustrations.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
This is our fourth "handy book" by Dan Beard, the founder of the American Scouting movement, who believed that having boys build things with their hands was not only a detriment to making mischief, but also the basis for building great lives. In this belief, Beard was indefatigable, and every Scout worth his merit badge was expected to read his ...
The author enthusiastically details construction and operation dos and don'ts for everything from simple rafts and birch-bark canoes to a small sailboat and a speedy motor-boat. Perfect for beginners with minimal skills in the art of boat-building and a valuable guide to Scouts, campers, and outdoors enthusiasts. 238 illustrations.
A Popular Hand Book Containing Concise Basketry Directions With Clear, Simple Diagrams Designed For The Beginner As Well As The More Experienced Basket Weaver. A Complete Study Of Round Basketry Materials.
In 1886, Daniel Carter Beard joined Henry George's single-tax movement and wrote his own single-tax novel, Moonblight. By 1889, Beard's fame led Samuel Clemens, writing as Mark Twain, to seek him out to illustrate A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. The original publisher described this book as: "This story we believe will take rank with ...
From the author of "The American Boy's Handy Book" comes yet another guide to wholesome, imaginative fun. This book features dozens of indoor and outdoor activities, with simple instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams for building a backyard clubhouse, setting up a workshop, picnic games, papercrafts, and other diversions.
Description: black-&-white illustrations. In original printed card covers. 8vo, pp. Front hinge splitting, binding a little loose, but contents intact. Covers creased & lightly worn. Else, good condition. read more
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Osma Palmer Couch, Introduction Daniel Carter Beard, National Scout Commissioner Of Boy Scouts Of America, Frontispiece...
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Edition: First Thus
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Orange Judd Publishing NY
Date Published: 1947
Description: Fine in Very Good jacket. HBDJ, PC, 1947, 1st revised edition, DJ minor rub wear & tiny Chips Extremities, small mended Tear DJ, Green cloth lettered in Black, Interior Nice, Tight Clean, F/VG, 160 pgs + Index, read more
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