The American Boy's Handy Book: What to Do and How to Do It - Paperback

by Daniel Carter Beard (Author)

Each summer, millions of children complain, "There's nothing to do." Originally published in 1888, The American Boy's Handy Book resoundingly challenges this age-old dilemma by providing a huge number of ideas for fun and instructional projects for young boys. Everything from camping and kite building to raising dogs and building boats is detailed for the would-be adventurer and do-it your-selfer.

Author Biography

Daniel Carter Beard was the first National Commissioner and Chairman of the Court of Honor in the Boy Scouts of America as well as president of the Camp Fire Girls Club.