The Boys Own Book: A Complete Encyclopedia of All the Diversions, Athletic, Scientific, and Recreative, of Boyhood and Youth
Publisher: London: D. Bogue, London, 1855,
Edition: 1st UK
What’s Inside the Encyclopedia?
The book is meticulously divided into a vast array of hands-on pursuits, complete with charming original illustrations:
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Athletic Diversions: Classic rules and techniques for cricket, archery, fencing, gymnastics, and swimming.
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Scientific Recreations: Mind-bending optical illusions, early chemistry experiments, and practical physics demonstrations that can still be performed today.
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Magic and Parlor Games: Sleight of hand (legerdemain), juggling, riddles, charades, and mechanical puzzles.
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Hobbies and Pet Care: Detailed 19th-century guides on raising pigeons, rabbits, guinea pigs, and silkworms.
Boards: unmarked; some bumping to corners; no loss along front edge
Spine: intact and in good condition
Binding; Good
Marks and inscriptions: None
Page condition: A little foxing to end papers and text block edges. Inside is generally untouched
The photos shown are of the exact book you will receive, providing a true and accurate representation of its condition.
Price: £55.00
Item # 2001