The American Girl’s Handy Book: Turn-of-the-Century Classic of Crafts and Activities (Dover Children’s Activity Books)

For good old-fashioned fun, nothing beats this 1887 gem! Truly a “handy” book, it shows girls how to make their own amusements, with illustrated explanations that range from hobbies such as

The American Boy’s Handy Book: Turn-of-the-Century Classic of Crafts and Activities (Dover Children’s Activity Books)

As timely as it is timeless, this instructive book has captured the interest and imagination of boys for well over a century. Chapters on kite flying and fishing, rigging