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100 1 _aGeister, Edna,
_d1892-1959
245 1 0 _aIt is to laugh
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-06-12
508 _aSusan E., David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"It Is to Laugh: A Book of Games and Stunts" by Edna Geister is a collection of recreational activities designed to promote laughter and socializing, written in the early 20th century. This playful and practical guide offers a variety of games and stunts that can be used in gatherings, parties, and recreational events, fostering a sense of community and joy among participants. The content emphasizes the transformative power of recreation as a means to uplift the spirit and create connections among individuals. The opening of the book introduces the concept of recreation as a vital form of healing and rejuvenation for the soul, particularly in the post-war context. Geister acknowledges the importance of engaging people socially and suggests starting gatherings with mixers—fun games meant to break the ice and encourage mingling. The chapter includes a series of instructions for socialization games, underscoring the need for active participation and creativity to ensure that guests feel relaxed and connected, setting the stage for a lively and enjoyable evening. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: The Womans Press, 1922
653 _aGames
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/itistolaughbooko00geis/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73814
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