Excerpt from Fagots for the Fireside: A Collection of More Than One Hundred Entertaining Games for Evenings at Home and Social Parties
Such a series of entertainments was carried on by a company of friends who had long been in the habit of meeting Often. The families who composed this lively set lived in one Of the de lightful suburbs of Boston, all but the Brunton family, who passed their winters in Boston.
The Brunton family were well known in Bos ton, as living in an ever-open and hospitable mansion, welcoming friends and strangers with genial cordiality, and very glad to share in any social amusement, even though it involved frs quent excursions into the suburbs.
The Fagot-parties introduced by this collection of friends brought out a variety of games and amusements, new and Old, which are given here.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This collection of entertaining games, ideas, and riddles from the Victorian era transports the reader to a time of lively and imaginative social gatherings. The author, who remains unidentified, has compiled a rich assortment of amusements guaranteed to engage readers of all ages. The book's insights on the social culture and entertainment of the time provide a fascinating glimpse into the past. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331664468_0
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331664468
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331664468
Quantity: 15 available