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Children'S Nature: The Rise Of The American Summer Camp (American History And Culture, 5),Used
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For Over A Century, Summer Camps Have Provided Many American Children'S First Experience Of Community Beyond Their Immediate Family And Neighborhoods. Each Summer, Children Experience The Pain Of Homesickness, Learn To Swim, And Sit Around Campfires At Night.Children'S Nature Chronicles The History Of The American Summer Camp, From Its Invention In The Late Nineteenth Century Through Its Rise In The First Four Decades Of The Twentieth Century. Leslie Paris Investigates How Camps Came To Matter So Greatly To So Many Americans, While Providing A Window Onto The Experiences Of The Children Who Attended Them And The Aspirations Of The Adults Who Created Them.Summer Camps Helped Cement The Notion Of Childhood As A Time Apart, At Once Protected And Playful. Camp Leaders Promised That Campers Would Be Physically And Morally Invigorated By Fresh Mountain Air, Simple Food, Daily Swimming, And Group Living, And Thus Better Fit For The Year To Come. But Camps Were Important As Well Because Children Delighted In Them, Helped To Shape Them, And Felt Transformed By Them. Focusing Primarily On The Northeast, Where Camps Were First Founded And The Industry Grew Most Extensively, And Drawing On A Range Of Sources Including Camp Films, Amateur Performances, Brochures, Oral Histories, Letters Home, Industry Journals, Camp Newspapers, And Scrapbooks, Children'S Nature Brings This Special And Emotionally Resonant World To Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Children's Nature: The Rise of the American Summer Camp'? A: 'Children's Nature' explores the history and significance of summer camps in America, highlighting their role in shaping childhood experiences and community bonds.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Leslie Paris.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is a hardcover edition.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Children's Nature'? A: The book contains 364 pages.
- Q: When was 'Children's Nature' published? A: 'Children's Nature' was published on January 1, 2008.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as in new condition.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: The book is suitable for readers interested in American history, particularly those who are studying childhood and cultural experiences.
- Q: Does the book include any visual elements? A: Yes, the book draws on various sources, including camp films and photographs, to illustrate the history of summer camps.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for academic use? A: Yes, 'Children's Nature' is suitable for academic purposes, particularly in courses focused on American history and childhood studies.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other historical accounts? A: 'Children's Nature' uniquely combines personal narratives, historical analysis, and cultural insights into the American summer camp experience.