02374cam a22003373u 4500 45154 UtSlPG 20260610134033.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11018256 UtSlPG en iso639-1 S Miller, Mary Rogers, 1868- The Library of Work and Play: Outdoor Work Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier The children's library of work and play Release date is 2014-03-17 Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Jordan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Library of Work and Play: Outdoor Work" by Mary Rogers Miller is a practical guide written in the early 20th century. This book aims to inspire young readers to engage in outdoor work and activities that promote self-reliance, character-building, and civic responsibility. It covers a wide variety of topics, including earning money through various outdoor occupations, farming, and the conservation of natural resources. The opening of the text establishes the author's intentions, emphasizing the benefits of working outdoors for children and teenagers. Miller begins by acknowledging the motivations behind a young person's desire to earn money, positioning this alongside character development and community engagement. She discusses various outdoor activities that children can participate in for monetary gain, such as harvesting fruits and nuts, raising animals, and assembling collections from nature, all while stressing the importance of ethical considerations and sustainable practices. The tone is encouraging and informative, aiming to foster a love for outdoor work and appreciation for nature among young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Agriculture -- Juvenile literature The children's library of work and play https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45154 85993 85993