Home Entertaining: Amusements for Every One by William Eastman Chenery
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About this eBook
| Author | Chenery, William Eastman, 1859- |
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| LoC No. | 12016458 |
| Title | Home Entertaining: Amusements for Every One |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Home Entertaining: Amusements for Every One" by William Eastman Chenery is a collection of recreational activities and entertainment ideas written in the early 20th century. This guide aims to provide a wide range of games, tricks, and pastimes suitable for gatherings in a home setting, focusing on refined and enjoyable diversions that can be easily organized and executed. The opening of the book presents a comprehensive preface by the editor, which emphasizes the careful selection and testing of each activity included in the collection. Chenery sets the tone by articulating the importance of maintaining a refined atmosphere and avoiding any coarse amusements. The editor shares various tips for successful entertainment, such as preserving the element of surprise in tricks and utilizing the entertainer's personality to enhance the overall experience. By establishing these foundational insights, the text prepares readers to explore the numerous amusements that follow, catering to a variety of tastes and occasions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Amusements |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52799 |
| Release Date | Aug 14, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 62 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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