Healthful Sports for Young Ladies by Mademoiselle St. Sernin
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| Author | St. Sernin, Mademoiselle |
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| Illustrator | Dugourc, J. D. (Jean Démosthène), 1749-1825 |
| Translator | Combe, William, 1742-1823 |
| LoC No. | 2009358399 |
| Uniform Title | Jeux des jeunes demoiselles. English |
| Title | Healthful Sports for Young Ladies |
| Contents | The swing -- Blowing bubbles -- The shuttlecock and the see-saw -- The games of thread-my-needle, and the wolf -- The cup-and-ball, the devil, the solitaire, emigrant, dominos, &c. -- Hide-and-seek -- Blindman's buff, and hot cockles -- The hoop and the skipping-rope -- Bowls, nine-pins, and Siam. |
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| Summary | "Healthful Sports for Young Ladies" by Mademoiselle St. Sernin is a children's educational book written in the early 19th century. This work is a guide focusing on the importance of physical activity for young women, advocating for the inclusion of various games and sports in their daily routines. The book not only emphasizes the health benefits of these activities but also provides detailed descriptions of various games to engage young minds. The narrative centers around Madame D’Hernilly, her daughters, and their friends as they explore different outdoor games and pastimes. Each chapter introduces a new activity, from swinging and playing shuttlecock to less common games like Siam and nine-pins. Through playful anecdotes and lessons, the characters embody the joy of youth as they learn both the mechanics of the games and the moral values associated with fair play and social interactions. Descriptions of their laughter, camaraderie, and even minor rivalries paint a vivid picture of childhood, all while the underlying message promotes healthful exercise and joy in physical activity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Women -- Health and hygiene |
| Subject | Games for girls |
| Subject | Sports for girls |
| Subject | Sports for women |
| Subject | Girls -- Recreation |
| Subject | Women -- Recreation |
| Subject | Girls -- Health and hygiene |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57057 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 78 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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