TY  - BOOK
AU  - Hutchison,G.Andrew
AU  - Hicks,C.Stansfeld
AU  - Maskelyne,John Nevil
AU  - Stables,Gordon
TI  - The Boy's Own Book of Indoor Games and Recreations: A Popular Encyclopædia for Boys
AV  - GV 
PY  - 2015///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Amusements -- Juvenile literature
KW  - Games -- Juvenile literature
KW  - Steam-engines -- Juvenile literature
KW  - Music -- History and criticism -- Juvenile literature
KW  - Electricity -- Juvenile literature
KW  - Chess -- Juvenile literature
KW  - Dance -- Juvenile literature
KW  - Gymnastics -- Juvenile literature
KW  - Magic tricks -- Juvenile literature
KW  - Ventriloquism -- Juvenile literature
KW  - Woodwork -- Juvenile literature
N1  - Release date is 2015-07-10; Produced by Chris Curnow, Harry Lamé and the Online
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N2  - "The Boy's Own Book of Indoor Games and Recreations" by Dr. Gordon Stables, C. Stansfeld Hicks, J. N. Maskelyne, and others is a comprehensive guide on indoor games and recreational activities aimed primarily at young boys, written in the late 19th century. This eclectic volume encompasses a wide variety of activities, from gymnastics and juggling to model-making and magic lantern presentations, all designed to entertain while educating young minds in practical skills and physical fitness.  The opening portion presents a detailed preface that highlights the book's intention to combine scientific instruction with entertainment, fostering both physical and moral development in boys. The importance of gymnastics is emphasized as an antidote to sedentary lifestyles, and a structured approach to physical development is proposed. In particular, the preface outlines various exercises that can be practiced without equipment, alongside essential advice on diet and the preparation necessary for safe practice. The authors provide insight into the educational value of the activities, blending enjoyment with a mission to instill discipline and character through engagement in recreational pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49415
ER  -