Daniel Carter Beard: 5 books

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.

It was not the author’s original intention to produce a series of boys’ books. On the contrary, he expected that his work in this line would begin and end with “The American Boy’s Handy Book.” The great popularity of that book is a constant source of gratification and pleasure to the author;...

This edition features • illustrations • a linked Table of Contents CONTENTS I. How to Cross a Stream on a Log II. Home-Made Boats III. A Raft that Will Sail IV. Canoes V. Canoes and Boating Stunts VI. The Birch-Bark VII. How to Build a Paddling Dory VIII. The Landlubber's Chapter IX. How...