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The American girls handy book;: How to amuse yourself and others;

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4 out of 5
Based on 11 Ratings and 11 Reviews

Book Description
If Tom Sawyer had been a girl, Aunt Polly would certainly have seen to it that she had a copy of this book and with a heartfelt blessing. Its a magical cornucopia of projects, devices, toys, gifts, dolls, recipes, decorations, perfumes, wax and clay modelling, oil and water-color painting and games, all with clear and practical directions for how to make and play them. Vintage Americana by the Bea... More
Book Information
PublisherCharles Scribner's & Sons
BindingUnknown Binding (21 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages474
ISBN-10B0008ATPJ4
Publication Date/1888
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About Lina Beard (Author) : Lina Beard was a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Lina Beard include The American Girl's Handy Book.
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8/3/2012 Peni Griffin said: A good reference for historical writing, but I'd be lost trying to follow most of the instructions.
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