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100 1 _aCollins, A. Frederick
_q(Archie Frederick),
_d1869-1952
245 1 0 _aHandicraft for boys
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-02-08
508 _aCharlene Taylor, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Handicraft for Boys" by A. Frederick Collins is a practical guide focused on teaching boys various handicraft skills, likely written in the early 20th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, including carpentry, metalworking, and woodworking techniques, aimed at providing hands-on experience and fostering creativity in its young readers. It is intended to engage boys in constructive hobbies that build both mental and physical coordination. At the start of the book, the author encourages boys to recognize the importance of play and creativity, particularly in hands-on activities that involve constructing things. Collins introduces the structure of the book and outlines the types of crafts it will cover, emphasizing that these activities not only provide enjoyment but also yield lasting results that boys can take pride in. He begins with carpentry, discussing the essential tools and techniques needed to create furniture—advocating for well-made tools and proper workshop setup to allow for effective crafting. The opening sets a foundation for learning the various skills necessary for creating useful and artistic projects, fostering a sense of achievement and craftsmanship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1918
653 _aHandicraft for boys
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/handicraftforboy00coll/page/n9/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69989
999 _c110742
_d110742