The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Toys and Games

by Linda Garland Page (Editor), Hilton Smith (Editor)

Part oral history and part rule book, this is a joyous collection of memories of playing indoor and outdoor games; of making dolls, homemade board games, playhouses, and other toys -- each with complete instructions and the flavor of southern Appalachia.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Mark Smiley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Since this is a compilation, most of these are covered in other editions of Foxfire. So it was a good review.

[Derek Kimball · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ever wonder how to play Old Granny Hum Bum. I did. And now I know.

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Stories and descriptions of Applicianian toys and games that were frequent during the early 1900s. A form of written folklore and culture.