Manual Training Toys for the Boy's Workshop by Harris W. Moore
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"Manual Training Toys for the Boy's Workshop" by Harris W. Moore is a practical guidebook that was likely written in the early 20th century. This book is aimed at young boys interested in hands-on activities and woodworking, providing step-by-step instructions to create various toys and gadgets from readily available materials. It encompasses a wide range of projects, from simple items like darts and kites to more complex models such as water motors
and toy cannons. The opening of the book introduces the purpose of the guide, emphasizing the importance of learning and applying woodworking principles. Harris W. Moore outlines the basic tools and techniques needed for the projects that follow, insisting on the significance of accuracy and careful craftsmanship throughout the creative process. It sets a foundation for young readers, promoting both practical skills and creative thinking as they embark on their toy-making journey. The intention to encourage boys to engage in manual training highlights the value of learning through doing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Moore, Harris W. |
|---|---|
| Title | Manual Training Toys for the Boy's Workshop |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Paul Mitchell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts |
| Subject | Manual training -- Methods and manuals |
| Subject | Toys |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41268 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-41268-9 |
| Release Date | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Last Update | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 624 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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