Excerpt from Home Entertaining
This collection of games, tricks, and pas times is the result oi many years' effort to find the most clever and practical diversions and entertainments suitable for the home. Each trick has been tested by the editor, and each sport introduced has received most careful consideration in regard to ease of production, as well as the enjoyment to be gained from it.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a treasure trove of games, tricks, and pastimes suitable for home entertainment. From classic parlor tricks to novel paper-cutting techniques and mind-reading stunts, the author provides detailed instructions and humorous descriptions, designed to spark laughter and wonder in any gathering. The book reflects the Victorian era's fascination with entertainment and diversion, drawing on a rich historical tradition of games and illusions. The author emphasizes the importance of refined and engaging entertainment, avoiding coarseness and promoting a sense of social grace. The book encourages readers to engage in play and ingenuity, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and lightheartedness. With its emphasis on practical and accessible entertainment, this book offers a window into the social world of the past while providing timeless entertainment for the present. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332140299_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332140299
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332140299
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)