Catalogue of Books Suitable for a Popular Library/Sports and amusements

790. SPORTS AND AMUSEMENTS.

Beard, D. C. American boy’s book of sports.

N. Y., Scribner’s Sons, 1896 $2.50

It tells all about the newest things in kites, games, marbles, boat making and a multitude of other pleasures.

― American boy’s handy-book.

N. Y., Scribner’s Sons, 1893, $2

The book is based upon personal experiments and experiences and is free from technical terms.

― Jack of all trades, or new ideas for American boys.

N. Y., Scribner’s Sons, n. d. $2

There is not a thing described in this book which has not been proved practical by himself or some boy or boys.

Beard, L. and A. B. American girl’s handy-book.

Il. N. Y., Scribner’s Sons, 1893 $2

Everything a girl can possibly do in all seasons of the year has been thought of, suggestions being offered for work as well as play.

Bingham, N. W. Book of athletics and out-of-door sports.

Bost., Lothrop Pub. Co., 1895 $1.50

Discussion which would be intelligible and of interest only to experts, as well as definitions and descriptions for the benefit of the wholly uninitiated, have been generally avoided.

Campbell, H. American girl’s home book of work and play.

Il. N. Y., Putnam’s Sons, 1890 $1.75

Will be found useful and entertaining for young girls. A chapter on candy-making has proved itself practical and profitable.

Depping, G. Wonders of bodily strength and skill.

N. Y., Scribner’s Sons, 1885 $1

From the literature of all countries and all times.

Gibson, W. H. Camp life and the tricks of trapping. 

Il.N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1881 $1

A unique and desirable book containing comprehensive hints on camp shelter and food, directions for the construction of traps of all kinds, recipes for the curing and tanning of fur skins, etc.

Grinnell, G. B and Roosevelt, T. Trail and camp fire. 

N. Y., Forest and Stream Pub. Co., 1897 $2.50

This volume has devoted much more space to the natural history side of our large animals than the former publications of the club.

Hoffman, Prof. L. Puzzles, old and new. 

Il.N. Y., Warne & Co., 1893 $1.50

Contains over 400 puzzles of every conceivable variety. Puzzles with cubes, wire and ingenious ideas of all sorts fully explained.

Hutchinson, G. A. (Ed.) Boy's own book of indoor games and recreations. 

Phila., Lippincott, 1890 $1.75

The subjects in which the boys naturally feel peculiar interest are skilfully treated by writers of proved capacity and aptitude for the task.

Thompson, M. (Ed.) Boy's book of sports and outdoor life. 

Il.N. Y., Century Co., 1886 $2

A volume full of healthful amusement as well as useful instruction.