Holiday Frolics; Or, Endless Amusement for the Christmas Fireside by Anonymous
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 91154943 |
| Title |
Holiday Frolics; Or, Endless Amusement for the Christmas Fireside Containing, the Most Astonishing Feats of Legerdemain, and Astounding Conjurings; Entertaining Experiments in Various Branches of Science; Tricks With Cards & Dice. Art of Making Fireworks; Together With an Excellent Collection of Puzzles, Conundrums, Riddles, Charades, &c. &c. The Whole Admirably Calculated to Beguile the Leisure Hours of Our Holiday Friends. Embellished With a Copper-plate Engraving |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works put online by Harvard University Library's Open Collections Program.) |
| Summary | "Holiday Frolics; Or, Endless Amusement for the Christmas Fireside" by Anonymous is a collection of entertaining tricks, puzzles, and experiments likely written during the early 19th century. The book is designed to provide amusement during the festive season, specifically for Christmas gatherings, emphasizing the joyful spirit of the holidays. Its content largely revolves around various astonishing feats of legerdemain, conundrums, riddles, scientific experiments, and playful activities that can engage family and friends. The book features a diverse array of content aimed at delighting its readers. It includes clever conundrums and riddles, each designed to provoke thought and laughter. Among the intriguing experiments, readers will discover tricks with cards and dice, as well as fascinating scientific demonstrations such as producing fire from water or creating illusions. The author also provides detailed instructions for creating fireworks and other visual spectacles, allowing readers to engage in the festive spirit by hosting their own holiday entertainment. Overall, "Holiday Frolics" serves as a delightful guide for those seeking to add extra enjoyment to their Christmas fireside gatherings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Magic tricks |
| Subject | Amusements |
| Subject | Formulas, recipes, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61229 |
| Release Date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 73 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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