{"product_id":"american-girls-handy-book-how-to-amuse-yourself-and-others-nonpareil-books-hardcover","title":"American Girls Handy Book: How to Amuse Yourself and Others (Nonpareil Books) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLina Beard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAdelia Beard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake a step back in time with this delightful re-issue of the Beard sisters' classic collection of crafts, activities and adventures, \u003ci\u003eThe American Handy Girls Book\u003c\/i\u003e. Written and released just five years after their brother Daniel's American Boys Handy Book, the girls' companion is intended to \"impress upon the minds of girls the fact that they all possess talent and ability to achieve more than they suppose possible\". Inside you will find a treasury of detailed instructions for all manner of engaging and productive projects including traditional crafts such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWatercolor painting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNeedlework\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBookmaking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerfumery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDoll decorating\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClay modeling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant identification and flower preservation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd much more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition you'll find instructions for classic parlor games (including some forgotten favorites ), lawn games, plaster casting, and fun domestic projects like holiday-themed table-settings, and homemade candy recipes. Throughout, the Beard sisters maintain an enthusiastic and helpful voice, encouraging girls to explore creative, challenging, and fun activities. As a glimpse into the world of Victorian era American femininity and as a resource for rainy afternoons and long summer days, \u003ci\u003eThe American Girls Handy Book\u003c\/i\u003e is a treasure not to be missed \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 488\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 17, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50651706327355,"sku":"9781626541863","price":54.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/4523\/9611\/files\/dnhBbkEydUpIM1lKMElDK1lhdHlxdz09.webp?v=1760226929","url":"https:\/\/www.prismaticfiberarts.com\/products\/american-girls-handy-book-how-to-amuse-yourself-and-others-nonpareil-books-hardcover","provider":"Prismatic Fiber Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}