Project Gutenberg 2023-02-08 Public domain in the USA. 591 Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) 1869 1952 Collins, Archie Frederick Handicraft for boys $aUnited States :$bFrederick A. Stokes Company, $c1918. Charlene Taylor, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Handicraft for Boys" by A. Frederick Collins is a practical guide focused on teaching boys various handicraft skills, likely written in the early 20th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, including carpentry, metalworking, and woodworking techniques, aimed at providing hands-on experience and fostering creativity in its young readers. It is intended to engage boys in constructive hobbies that build both mental and physical coordination. At the start of the book, the author encourages boys to recognize the importance of play and creativity, particularly in hands-on activities that involve constructing things. Collins introduces the structure of the book and outlines the types of crafts it will cover, emphasizing that these activities not only provide enjoyment but also yield lasting results that boys can take pride in. He begins with carpentry, discussing the essential tools and techniques needed to create furniture—advocating for well-made tools and proper workshop setup to allow for effective crafting. The opening sets a foundation for learning the various skills necessary for creating useful and artistic projects, fostering a sense of achievement and craftsmanship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/handicraftforboy00coll/page/n9/mode/2up 20200617211708collins 1918 US Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Handicraft for boys TT Text Category: How To ... Category: Sports/Hobbies 652520 2025-09-27T13:25:20.351688 text/html 600156 2024-10-19T04:29:36 text/html 19064580 2025-09-27T13:25:43.030571 application/epub+zip 19059470 2025-09-27T13:25:27.350680 application/epub+zip 310654 2025-09-27T13:25:23.161688 application/epub+zip 19368117 2025-09-27T13:25:51.534069 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 19295591 2025-09-27T13:25:38.827583 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 417889 2025-09-27T13:25:16.506715 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 397905 2024-10-19T04:29:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15803 2025-09-27T13:25:51.734022 application/rdf+xml 21674 2025-09-27T13:25:23.543661 image/jpeg 3803 2025-09-27T13:25:23.355661 image/jpeg 17611631 2025-09-27T13:25:21.170735 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia