Pashko, Stanley: American Boy's Omnibus ©1945 Greenberg Hardcover, w/dj, 384 pages

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Comments: Junior Literary Guild Selection. A book of activities and science, and includes a chapter on Magic and Tricks. Illustrations By Abraham Hersh.

Contents (Chapters, from book ToC):

1 Hitting the Trail: hiking
28 Woodcraft: knives, knots, primitive hunting
55 Camping And The Outdoors
77 Nature: birds, insects, conservation
87 Water Fun: swimming, water games
104 Fun In the Snow
118 First Aid
134 Signaling and Codes
160 Hobbies: stamps, models, coins...
181 Craftmanship: Indian crafts, pottery, carpentry, etc.
196 The Boy Scientist
123 Handy at Home: leaky faucet, blocked drains, etc.
140 Pets: dogs, cats, aquariums, pigeons, rabbits
153 Magic Tricks: card tricks, match tricks, coin tricks, other tricks; Juggling; balancing illusions; Ventriloquism; Puzzles to make and solve; Tricks with numbers and figuring; Riddles and Quiz tricks
277 Backyard Fun: skating, marbles, more
293 Games and Stunts: pencil and paper, checkers, indoor games, kites, etc.
335 Sports and Athletics
357 You: personal health, courtesy, making money, etc.