The Library of Work and Play: Guide and Index by Cheshire Lowton Boone
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| Author | Boone, Cheshire Lowton, 1875- |
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| Title | The Library of Work and Play: Guide and Index |
| Series Title | The children's library of work and play |
| Note | Reading ease score: 37.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Contents | Significance of the crafts in the life of a people -- The cultivation of taste and design -- The real girl -- That boy -- A house and lot; especially the lot -- Vacations, athletics, scouting, camping, photography -- Index. |
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| Summary | "The Library of Work and Play: Guide and Index" by Cheshire Lowton Boone is a collection of educational resources written in the early 20th century. The text serves as a comprehensive index and summary of various crafts and practical skills, catering primarily to the interests of children and young adults. It likely aims to inspire a hands-on approach to learning through activities such as carpentry, gardening, electricity, and various domestic arts, emphasizing the importance of creativity and craftsmanship in educational development. The opening of the book discusses the significance of crafts in the context of societal and cultural development, arguing that working with one’s hands fosters a deeper understanding of both skill and creativity. Boone emphasizes the unique value of handmade items over machine-produced goods, suggesting that engagement in arts and crafts nurtures individual expression and cultural appreciation in children. The introduction sets the stage for exploring various themed chapters that will guide children in these pursuits, encouraging practical skills that contribute to their personal growth and education. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts |
| Subject | Amusements |
| Subject | Handicraft |
| Subject | Handicraft -- Indexes |
| Subject | Amusements -- Indexes |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46445 |
| Release Date | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 88 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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