THE BEARD BOOKS FOR GIRLSBy LINA BEARD and ADELIA B. BEARD
THE BEARD BOOKS FOR GIRLS
By LINA BEARD and ADELIA B. BEARD
Handicraft and Recreationfor GirlsWith over 700 illustrations by the Authors8vo. $1.50 netAn elaborate book for girls, by Lina and Adelia Beard whose former books on girls' sports have become classic, which contains a mass of practical instruction on handicrafts and recreations. So many and so various are the things it tells how to do and make that it will give occupation to any sort of girl in all seasons and all weathers."The girl who gets this book will not lack for occupation and pleasure."—Chicago Evening Post.What a Girl Can Makeand DoNew Ideas for Work and PlayWith more than 300 illustrations by the AuthorsSquare 8vo. $1.50 netThis book is the result of the authors' earnest desire to encourage in their young friends the wish to do things for themselves. Its aim is to give suggestions that will help them to satisfy this wish. Within its covers are described a great variety of things useful, instructive, and entertaining, suited for both indoors and out."It would be a dull girl who could not make herself busy and happy following its precepts."—Chicago Record-Herald.TheAmerican Girl's Handy BookHow to Amuse Yourself and OthersWith nearly 500 illustrations$1.50 netThe authors tell everything that girls want to know about sports, games, winter afternoon and evening amusements and work, in a clear, simple, entertaining way.Things Worth Doing andHow to Do ThemWith some 600 drawings by the Authors that show exactlyhow they should be done$1.50 netThis book comprises an infinite variety of amusing things that are worth doing; for instance: "A Wonderful Circus at Home," "How to Weave without a Loom," "How to Make Friends with the Stars," "A Living Christmas Tree," etc.Little Folks' Handy BookWith many illustrations80 cents netThis book furnishes the means of gratifying the impulse toward self-expression that, properly directed, is a great factor in a child's development. It opens a large field of simple handicrafts for little folk by showing how toys can be made from such ordinary things as empty spools, clothes-pins, old envelopes, etc.
Handicraft and Recreationfor Girls
With over 700 illustrations by the Authors8vo. $1.50 net
An elaborate book for girls, by Lina and Adelia Beard whose former books on girls' sports have become classic, which contains a mass of practical instruction on handicrafts and recreations. So many and so various are the things it tells how to do and make that it will give occupation to any sort of girl in all seasons and all weathers.
"The girl who gets this book will not lack for occupation and pleasure."—Chicago Evening Post.
What a Girl Can Makeand Do
New Ideas for Work and Play
With more than 300 illustrations by the AuthorsSquare 8vo. $1.50 net
This book is the result of the authors' earnest desire to encourage in their young friends the wish to do things for themselves. Its aim is to give suggestions that will help them to satisfy this wish. Within its covers are described a great variety of things useful, instructive, and entertaining, suited for both indoors and out.
"It would be a dull girl who could not make herself busy and happy following its precepts."—Chicago Record-Herald.
TheAmerican Girl's Handy Book
How to Amuse Yourself and Others
With nearly 500 illustrations$1.50 net
The authors tell everything that girls want to know about sports, games, winter afternoon and evening amusements and work, in a clear, simple, entertaining way.
Things Worth Doing andHow to Do Them
With some 600 drawings by the Authors that show exactlyhow they should be done$1.50 net
This book comprises an infinite variety of amusing things that are worth doing; for instance: "A Wonderful Circus at Home," "How to Weave without a Loom," "How to Make Friends with the Stars," "A Living Christmas Tree," etc.
Little Folks' Handy Book
With many illustrations80 cents net
This book furnishes the means of gratifying the impulse toward self-expression that, properly directed, is a great factor in a child's development. It opens a large field of simple handicrafts for little folk by showing how toys can be made from such ordinary things as empty spools, clothes-pins, old envelopes, etc.
CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS
CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS
THE BEARD BOOKS FOR BOYSBy DAN C. BEARD
THE BEARD BOOKS FOR BOYS
By DAN C. BEARD
Shelters, Shacks, and ShantiesIllustrated by the Author$1.25 netHe gives easily workable directions, accompanied by very full illustration, for over fifty shelters, shacks, and shanties, ranging from the most primitive shelter to a fully equipped log cabin. Boys will find it an invaluable guide in constructing temporary or permanent shelters in their hikes or encampments.Boat-Building and BoatingA Handy Book for BeginnersIllustrated by the Author$1.00 netThe directions for making boats are practical and illustrated by simple diagrams, and the work is full of new and suggestive ideas for all kinds of craft.The Boy PioneersSons of Daniel BooneIllustrated by the Author$1.50 net"A book that is truly fine and will probably have a wider influence on the lives of boys into whose hands it falls than almost any other book that comes their way."—The Interior.TheField and Forest Handy BookOr, New Ideas for Out of DoorsIllustrated by the Author$1.50 net"Instructions as to ways to build boats and fire-engines, make aquariums, rafts and sleds, to camp in a back-yard, etc. No better book of the kind exists."—Chicago Record-Herald.The Jack of All TradesOr, New Ideas for American BoysIllustrated by the Author$1.50 net"Every boy who is handy with tools of any sort will enjoy this book."—Youth's Companion."Full of new ideas for active boys who like to use tools and see interesting things growing under their hands."—New York Tribune."A perfect treasure-house of things that delight the soul of a boy."—The Interior.The Outdoor Handy BookFor Playground, Field and ForestIllustrated by the Author$1.50 net"It tells how to play all sorts of games with marbles, how to make and spin more kinds of tops than most boys ever heard of, how to make the latest things in plain and fancy kites, where to dig bait and how to fish, all about boats and sailing, and a host of other things which can be done out of doors. The volume is profusely illustrated and will be an unmixed delight to any boy."—New York Tribune.TheAmerican Boys Handy BookOr, What To Do and How To Do ItIllustrated by the Author$1.50 net"It tells boys how to make all kinds of things—boats, traps, toys, puzzles, aquariums, fishing tackle; how to tie knots, splice ropes, make bird calls, sleds, blow guns, balloons; how to rear wild birds, to train dogs, and do a thousand and one things that boys take delight in. The book is illustrated in such a way that no mistake can be made; and the boy who gets a copy of this book will consider himself set up in business."—The Indianapolis Journal.
Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties
Illustrated by the Author$1.25 net
He gives easily workable directions, accompanied by very full illustration, for over fifty shelters, shacks, and shanties, ranging from the most primitive shelter to a fully equipped log cabin. Boys will find it an invaluable guide in constructing temporary or permanent shelters in their hikes or encampments.
Boat-Building and Boating
A Handy Book for Beginners
Illustrated by the Author$1.00 net
The directions for making boats are practical and illustrated by simple diagrams, and the work is full of new and suggestive ideas for all kinds of craft.
The Boy Pioneers
Sons of Daniel Boone
Illustrated by the Author$1.50 net
"A book that is truly fine and will probably have a wider influence on the lives of boys into whose hands it falls than almost any other book that comes their way."—The Interior.
TheField and Forest Handy Book
Or, New Ideas for Out of Doors
Illustrated by the Author$1.50 net
"Instructions as to ways to build boats and fire-engines, make aquariums, rafts and sleds, to camp in a back-yard, etc. No better book of the kind exists."—Chicago Record-Herald.
The Jack of All Trades
Or, New Ideas for American Boys
Illustrated by the Author$1.50 net
"Every boy who is handy with tools of any sort will enjoy this book."—Youth's Companion.
"Full of new ideas for active boys who like to use tools and see interesting things growing under their hands."—New York Tribune.
"A perfect treasure-house of things that delight the soul of a boy."—The Interior.
The Outdoor Handy Book
For Playground, Field and Forest
Illustrated by the Author$1.50 net
"It tells how to play all sorts of games with marbles, how to make and spin more kinds of tops than most boys ever heard of, how to make the latest things in plain and fancy kites, where to dig bait and how to fish, all about boats and sailing, and a host of other things which can be done out of doors. The volume is profusely illustrated and will be an unmixed delight to any boy."—New York Tribune.
TheAmerican Boys Handy Book
Or, What To Do and How To Do It
Illustrated by the Author$1.50 net
"It tells boys how to make all kinds of things—boats, traps, toys, puzzles, aquariums, fishing tackle; how to tie knots, splice ropes, make bird calls, sleds, blow guns, balloons; how to rear wild birds, to train dogs, and do a thousand and one things that boys take delight in. The book is illustrated in such a way that no mistake can be made; and the boy who gets a copy of this book will consider himself set up in business."—The Indianapolis Journal.
CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS
CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS
Transcriber's Notes:Obvious punctuation errors repaired.Page 109, caption Fig.124, "Burdock-burs" changed to "Burdock-burrs" (house of Burdock-burrs)Page 111, caption Fig.132, "Burdock-burs" changed to "Burdock-burrs" (by Burdock-burrs)Page 114, caption Fig.137, same as above (Burdock-burr target.)Page 114, caption Fig.138, "bur" changed to "burr" (Hold the burr)Page 143, caption Fig.177, "ig" changed to "Fig" (Fig.177)Page 164, caption Fig.203, "pealed" changed to "peeled" (peeled forward)
Transcriber's Notes:
Obvious punctuation errors repaired.
Page 109, caption Fig.124, "Burdock-burs" changed to "Burdock-burrs" (house of Burdock-burrs)
Page 111, caption Fig.132, "Burdock-burs" changed to "Burdock-burrs" (by Burdock-burrs)
Page 114, caption Fig.137, same as above (Burdock-burr target.)
Page 114, caption Fig.138, "bur" changed to "burr" (Hold the burr)
Page 143, caption Fig.177, "ig" changed to "Fig" (Fig.177)
Page 164, caption Fig.203, "pealed" changed to "peeled" (peeled forward)