Home Amusements by M. E. W. Sherwood
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| Author | Sherwood, M. E. W. (Mary Elizabeth Wilson), 1826-1903 |
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| LoC No. | 15012198 |
| Title | Home Amusements |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Prefatory -- The garret -- Private theatricals, etc. -- Tableaux vivants -- Brain games -- Fortune-telling -- Amusements for a rainy day -- Embroidery and other decorative arts -- Etching -- Lawn tennis -- Garden parties -- Dancing -- Gardens and flower-stands -- Caged birds and aviaries -- Picnics -- Playing with fire. Ceramics -- Archery -- Amusements for the middle-aged and the aged -- The parlor -- The kitchen -- The family horse and other pets -- In conclusion. |
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| Summary | "Home Amusements" by M. E. W. Sherwood is a guidebook written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on a variety of home entertainment activities, providing readers with creative ideas for family and social gatherings. The author explores topics ranging from private theatricals to crafts and games, emphasizing the importance of engaging in amusements that can enhance family life and foster creativity. The opening of the book sets the stage for its practical advice by discussing the concept of play and its relevance throughout life. Sherwood highlights the childhood experiences of drama, suggesting that everyone inherently possesses an acting instinct. The text introduces the idea of utilizing spaces like garrets or barns for amateur theatricals, and encourages readers to experiment with home amusements that inspire joy and connection among family members. specific examples of games, productions, and arts are hinted at as upcoming topics, inviting readers into a world of imaginative possibilities that can enliven their home life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Amusements |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53391 |
| Release Date | Oct 28, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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