The American Boy's Handy Book | 
| Author: Daniel C. Beard
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  38 reviews
Sales Rank: 298247
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.5 x 1
ISBN: 0804839956
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.083
EAN: 9780804839952
ASIN: 0804839956
Publication Date: September 15, 2008
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Product Description
DIVLong before a "dangerous" book was all the rage there was iThe American Boy's Handy Book/i by Daniel Beard, a beloved classic for generations of youngsters. Specially designed to provide loads of ideas for adventures and games both indoors and outdoors during each season of the year, iThe American Boy's Handy Book/i was originally published in 1882 and became an instant bestseller.brbrNow, Tuttle Publishing is bringing this much-loved book back for a new generation of boys to enjoy. If you're not too young to fly a kite or too old to enjoy a day fishing, iThe American Boy's Handy Book/i is chock full of fun activities intended just for you! There's something for every day of the year: making an aquarium, rigging and sailing small boats, camping without a tent, making a cornstalk fiddle, trapping, building a snow fort, and of course tons of other games and crafts, too.brbrDaniel Beard firmly believed in letting boys make their own playthings, encouraging them to value their own hard work and gain the skills needed throughout life to successfully invent, construct and dream. In this world of instant gratification with ever-younger generations coveting the ubiquitous cell phones, computers and iPods, it seems as though the imagination and sense of adventure that permeated our country's past have all but disappeared. Welcome back the joys of childhood with iThe American Boy's Handy Book/i, and prepare to make old favorites new again!/DIV
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 A MUST have for boys of ALL ages January 7, 2009
This is a MUST have book for boys of all ages. It has many crafty hands-on projects geared for living in the country. Really great for getting a child to use his mind and hands in a productive rewarding way. I had this same book when I was a child and enjoyed it through my early teens. The knowledge gained has lasted the years but the book hasn't. So, I was happy to find it through Amazon. And for such a reasonable price. It made a great birthday present for my son.br /br /It arrived quickly and was in NEW condition like stated.
Love it and would love an update December 19, 2008
I loved this as a child and pre-teen when I checked it out of the library and was very happy when I finally found a copy as an adult. Anyone who has children or enjoys "outdoorsy" and nature-related activities, whether you have kids or were ever a boy or not, should get this. Yes, it's outdated in many ways, but it is still very relevant in many others and the nostalgia aspect more than makes up for the irrelevancies. I would love to see an update of this book so that presently-accessible materials would be included, but I fear that updating it would require taking out, or modifying too much, some of the best parts of it because of modern ideas about safety and such. It's not that I want my kids to put broken glass or knife blades on the tails of their kites for kite wars, or feed a bullfrog a perch, but I think that taking that type of thing out would be a travesty. Anyway, I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys the outdoors and do-it-yourself type of books, especially if you have children, are a child at heart and/or enjoy nostalgia.
 A book for older boys and men November 10, 2008
The American Boy's Handy Book by Daniel Beard is a guide book for boys. It includes directions for knots, kite building, camping without a tent, and how to build a snow fort, just to name a few. The book was originally published in 1882 and is filled with black and white drawings. While I think it's wonderful to introduce young boys to the joys of the outdoors, they will have some difficulty with the language of the book. The chapter on Knots, Bends, and Hitches starts like this: "The art of tying knots is an almost necessary adjunct to not a few recreations. Especially is this true of summer sports, many of which are nautical, or in some manner connected with the water." This book is more suited for older boys or nostalgic men.br /br /Daniel Beard was one of the founder's of Boy Scouts. He was born in 1850 and lived until 1941. He received the only Golden Eagle badge awarded by the Boy Scouts. He believed in allowing boys to create their own toys and he loved the outdoors. There is a mountain peak in Alaska named for him.
Some things simply never change. September 7, 2008
Some things simply never change. "The American Boy's Handy Book" is a guide for young boys who still find the time of playing outside highly appealing. Although 126 years old, the ideas are just as applicable today as they were then. The ideas and games presented encourage children to use their own imagination and build their own toys, to create their own fun. In a time of fears of childhood obesity, "The American Boy's Handy Book" may just be what some children need.
The American Boy's Handy Book: What to Do and How to Do It August 31, 2008
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The book came in expected condition. They shipped quickly and did a great job.
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