My Book of Indoor Games

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Squareman, Clarence

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

To be supplied : Project Gutenberg, 2010.

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"My Book of Indoor Games" by Clarence Squareman is a collection of entertaining games written in the early 20th century. This compilation focuses on a variety of indoor games suitable for children and adults alike, showcasing the timeless nature of play. Squareman's work seeks to provide amusement, foster social interaction, and allow readers to recall and enjoy both classic and contemporary games. The opening of "My Book of Indoor Games" begins with an introduction that emphasizes the importance of play in maintaining health and developing the mind. It outlines the book's purpose of providing a comprehensive guide to a wide array of games that are designed to be engaging and fun. Several examples of games are presented in the early sections, including "Twirling the Trencher" and "Cross Questions and Crooked Answers." These introductory games highlight the mix of physical action and mental challenge that characterizes many of the activities throughout the book, indicating a rich source of enjoyment for family gatherings or parties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Clare Boothby, David Newman, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-07-25