What A Girl Can Make And Do: New Ideas For Work And Play (1902)

By Lina Beard and Adelia Belle Beard

Book Overview

What a Girl Can Make and Do: New Ideas for Work and Play is a book written by Lina Beard and published in 1902. The book provides a comprehensive guide for young girls on various activities that they can engage in for work and play. The book covers a wide range of topics, including sewing, embroidery, knitting, cooking, gardening, and even carpentry.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different activity. For instance, the sewing chapter provides instructions on how to make various items such as aprons, dresses, and hats. The embroidery chapter covers different stitches and techniques for creating beautiful designs on fabric. The cooking chapter includes recipes for different dishes, from simple snacks to elaborate meals.The book also includes a section on outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking, and fishing. There is even a chapter on carpentry, which teaches girls how to use tools and create their own furniture.Throughout the book, Beard emphasizes the importance of creativity, resourcefulness, and independent thinking. She encourages girls to explore their interests and to develop new skills that will serve them well in the future.Overall, What a Girl Can Make and Do is a timeless classic that offers valuable insights and practical advice for young girls. It is a must-read for anyone interested in traditional crafts and activities, as well as for those who want to encourage young girls to pursue their passions and develop their skills.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120954916
• ISBN13: 9781120954916
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"