Juvenile Sports; or, Youth's Pastimes by Anonymous
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
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| Title | Juvenile Sports; or, Youth's Pastimes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Juvenile Sports; or, Youth's Pastimes" by Anonymous is a charming collection of poetry and illustrations focused on the playful activities of children, crafted during the early 19th century. The book highlights various childhood games and pastimes, promoting the joys of youth and engagement in outdoor activities. It serves as a delightful representation of the social and recreational life of children in this earlier time period. Throughout the book, readers encounter a variety of verses celebrating different sports and pastimes, such as skating, hoop trundling, leapfrog, and kite flying. The poems depict boys engaging in these activities with exuberance and excitement, while also subtly warning them of potential mishaps inherent in play. Each piece illustrates the spirited nature of childhood, emphasizing the connection between physical activity and the overall joy of youth, inviting readers to reminisce about their own playful experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Games -- Juvenile poetry |
| Subject | Sports for children -- Juvenile poetry |
| Subject | Amusements -- Juvenile poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50817 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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