The American Girls Handy Book

This special edition of "The American Girls Handy Book: How To Amuse Yourself and Others" was written by Lina Beard, and Adelia D. Beard, daughters of Daniel Beard Carter, author of the wildly popular "American Boys'" books. It was first published in 1898. This century-plus-old book is filled with fun, wholesome, crafts, pastimes and activities, with a focus on utilizing nature and the Great Outdoors. Chapters include Wild Flowers and Their Preservation, Sea-Side Cottage Decoration, All-Hallow-Eve, Nature's Fall Decorations and How to Use Them, How to Model in Clay and Wax, Thanksgiving, Christmas Festivities and Home-Made Christmas Gifts, Amusements and Games for the Christmas Holidays, Home-Made Candy, and more. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally rendered. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.