The Boy's Own Book of Indoor Games and Recreations by Hicks, Maskelyne, and Stables
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"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.)
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| Editor | Hutchison, G. Andrew, 1841-1913 |
|---|---|
| Author | Hicks, C. Stansfeld |
| Author | Maskelyne, John Nevil, 1839-1917 |
| Author | Stables, Gordon, 1840-1910 |
| Title |
The Boy's Own Book of Indoor Games and Recreations A Popular Encyclopædia for Boys |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Amusements -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Games -- Juvenile literature |
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| Subject | Dance -- Juvenile literature |
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| Subject | Woodwork -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49415 |
| Release Date | Jul 10, 2015 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1136 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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