Leeming, Joseph

Contains a collection of over one hundred fifty tricks and games, knotwork and netting, and braiding and weaving that can be done with string and rope as well as examples of string figures from native cultures around the world.

Hundreds of riddles and conundrums arranged in such categories as flower riddles, riddles in rhyme, secrets of the sea, etc.

Discusses the rules, moves, and basic strategy of chess and gives practice games using several standard openings.

Illustrated descriptions of costumes from twenty-seven nations and nine eras of history including suggestions for duplicating them.