Freedom to Play
Subtitle: We Made Our Own Fun (SCFC)
Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Published: October 1, 2002
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 210
ISBN-13: 9780889204065
Subjects: Biography & Autobiography; Social history; Sociology; Recreational Activities; Sociology Of Children; Social Science; History - General History; Anthropology - General; General; History / Canada; Children's Studies
Description: "Recollections of older Canadians, selections from writings by Canadian authors and letters written by children indicate that for most children play was then, as now, an essential part of childhood." "In both rural and urban settings, children were generally free to explore their environment. Their games were usually self-organized and physically active, and they frequently made their own toys and equipment. Their lives were busy, but there was always time for play, always time for fun." "Norah Lewis has provided an entertaining view of the toys, games and activities in Canada and pre-confederate Newfoundland from approximately 1900 through 1955."--BOOK JACKET.