Games and Songs of American Children (Dover Children's Activity Books)

by William W. Newell

Paperback, 1963

Status

Available

Call number

GV1203 .N53

Publication

Dover (1963), Edition: 2, 336 pages

Description

Pioneer study of American children's games collected by author throughout eastern half of United States at turn of the century. Features 190 games and play situations, full song texts, many melodies, comparison with similar material from other cultures. Entertaining, basic book in the field.Reprint of the second, 1903 edition.

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1883 (First Edition)
1903 (Second Edition)
1963 (Dover Edition with new Introduction)

Physical description

336 p.; 8.42 inches

ISBN

0486203549 / 9780486203546

UPC

800759203543
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