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100 1 _aBeard, Daniel Carter,
_d1850-1941
245 1 0 _aNew Ideas for American Boys; The Jack of All Trades
246 1 _aThe Jack of all trades; or, New Ideas for American boys
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-09-11
508 _aProduced by Cindy Horton, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"New Ideas for American Boys; The Jack of All Trades" by Daniel Carter Beard is a how-to guide written in the late 19th century." This work offers practical suggestions and projects tailored for boys, encouraging them to engage in various activities that foster creativity and hands-on skills. From building clubhouses to creating animal habitats, the book aims to inspire young readers to embrace resourcefulness and independence in their play and explorations. "The opening of the book sets the stage for Beard’s purpose, describing his motivation to provide guidance to boys seeking adventure and creativity." In the preface, the author reflects on how his previous publications had sparked interest among young readers, leading him to create this guide. He emphasizes the value of practical skills in both play and problem-solving, suggesting that engaging in these activities not only nurtures strong character but also allows boys to explore and appreciate the world around them. The sections outline various projects and activities, including creating tree-top clubhouses, establishing backyard zoos, and other hands-on experiments that align with the adventurous spirit of boys during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmusements
653 _aSports
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49936
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