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The Boy's Own Toy-maker
Hardcover
Toys & ModelsGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781025210346
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 174
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Boy's Own Toy-maker is a fascinating glimpse into the leisure activities and craftsmanship expected of boys in the mid-19th century. Written by E. Landells, this instructive manual provides detailed guidance on creating a variety of toys and models from readily available materials. From simple wooden toys to more complex mechanical devices, the book encourages resourcefulness, ingenuity, and practical skills.
This historical reprint offers modern readers a unique opportunity to recreate these vintage toys, fostering an appreciation for the ingenuity of past generations. A valuable resource for educators, historians, and anyone interested in the history of childhood and toy-making, this book captures the spirit of a bygone era.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
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