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""The Boy's Own Toy-maker"" is a fascinating glimpse into the leisure activities and craftsmanship expected of boys in the mid-19th century. Written by E. Landells, this instructive manual provides detailed guidance on creating a variety of toys and models from readily available materials. From simple wooden toys to more complex mechanical devices, the book encourages resourcefulness, ingenuity, and practical skills. This historical reprint offers modern readers a unique opportunity to recreate these vintage toys, fostering an appreciation for the ingenuity of past generations. A valuable resource for educators, historians, and anyone interested in the history of childhood and toy-making, this book captures the spirit of a bygone era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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