The American Girl's Handy Book

The American Girl's Handy Book - Centennial Edition by Adelia Beard

How to Amuse Yourself, and Others!

If Tom Sawyer had been a girl, Aunt Polly would certainly have seen to it that she had a copy of this book — and with a heartfelt blessing.

It's a magical cornucopia of projects, devices, toys, gifts, dolls, recipes, decorations, perfurms, wax and clay modelling, oil and water-color painting and games, all with clear and practical directions for how to make and play them.

The American Girl's Handy Book is the original 1887 Girl Scout Handbook which depicts scouting in the early days. Includes countless stories, games, projects, and how-to ideas organized by season. A classic for learning about historical American traditions and crafts and to this day a useful guide full of fun ideas!

Vintage Americana by the Beard sisters, two of the founders of Girl Scouting in the United States. A delightful gift from great-great-grandmother's house.

This book has been a favorite since 1887.

This book is a great addition to every home library!



Book Details:

• Number of Pages: 474
• Book Size: 5-1/2" x 7-1/2"
• Book Type: Paperback
• Recommended Ages: 8 and up
• ISBN 10: 0-87923-666-3
• ISBN 13: 9780879236663

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This book represents all that is good about childhood. It is a book that will get kids away from television, video games, and electronics, and out into their backyard for childhood adventures. What could be better than that...

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