The Boy Craftsman Practical and Profitable Ideas for a Boy's Leisure Hours

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The Boy Craftsman Practical and Profitable Ideas for a Boy's Leisure Hours

by A. Neely (Albert Neely) Hall

EN·~7 hours·37 chapters

Chapters

37 total

NOTE TO THE READER

3:47

PART I

0:28

PART II

0:08

PART III

0:12

A BOY'S WORKSHOP

53:11

PART I Profitable Pastimes - CHAPTER I

0:02

CHAPTER II - THE PROPER HANDLING OF TOOLS

20:37

CHAPTER III - THE BOY ABOUT THE HOUSE

8:37

CHAPTER IV - SUGGESTIONS FOR A BOY'S ROOM

15:58

CHAPTER V - HOW TO MAKE A DOLL-HOUSE

18:04

Description

A practical guide written for curious, energetic youngsters, this audiobook walks listeners through the basics of setting up a modest workshop, handling tools safely, and tackling a wide range of modest projects. From building simple wooden toys to crafting useful household items, each lesson is broken down into clear steps, reinforced by vivid descriptions of the hundreds of illustrations that originally accompany the text. The tone encourages self‑reliance, showing how a boy can turn hobby into a small, earn‑while‑you‑learn venture without relying on a parent’s purse.

The second half of the program expands into seasonal pastimes, offering ideas for outdoor games, indoor amusements, and modest commercial pursuits that can generate spending money for future supplies. A concise glossary of essential terms appears as needed, ensuring newcomers can follow the instructions confidently. Listeners finish with a toolbox of skills, a sense of independence, and plenty of ready‑made projects to keep both hands and mind busy.

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Full title

The Boy Craftsman Practical and Profitable Ideas for a Boy's Leisure Hours Practical and Profitable Ideas for a Boy's Leisure Hours

Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (416K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chris Curnow, Brian Wilcox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2013-05-05

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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A. Neely (Albert Neely) Hall

b. 1883

Best known for lively, practical books that taught children and families how to make toys, games, and handicrafts at home, this early 20th-century American writer turned hands-on learning into an adventure. His work blended creativity, simple engineering, and the pleasure of making things yourself.

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