New York, NY: Perigee Books. 2007. First American Edition, First Printing. Hard cover. Very good hardcover book. Glued binding. Paper over boards. 312 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Book is in very good condition. No dust jacket issued. The image provided is the actual book I'm offering for sale. No markings or damage to any pages. No sunning. No clips. Structure of the book (covers, binding, spine, hinges) is tight and free of damage. Page block is nice and square. Cut pages. Additional photos will be provided upon request in order to ensure the quality and integrity of your book purchase.

Synopsis

For everyone who loved The Dangerous Book for Boys -an oddly useful and hilarious handbook for the mischievous child in all of us. If you've reached adulthood without knowing how to spin a rope like a cowboy, cure a hangover, or make a citizen's arrest, this is the book you've been waiting for. Funny, far-ranging, and surprisingly handy, the book presents tutorials, including: - How to Be a Real Man: mow the perfect lawn; defend yourself with nothing but an umbrella - Bracing Outdoor Activities: skate backwards; make a boomerang come back; snare wild game - Amusing Diversions: float an egg; eat a goldfish; master fiendish tongue-twisters; judge a woman's bra size at a glance Also includes: - Sumo wrestling for beginners - Four diversions with a banana - And much more

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Bookseller: The Dusty Bookcase (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0000608
Title: 211 Things a Bright Boy Can Do
Author: Cutler, Tom
Format/Binding: Hard cover. Glued binding. Paper over boards. 312 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: None
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First American Edition, First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0399534156
ISBN 13: 9780399534157
Publisher: Perigee Books
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 2007
Pages: 312
Size: Octavo
Keywords: Amusements; Beauty & Grooming; Boys; Health & Fitness; Masculine; Men; Personal & Practical Guides; Recreation; Reference
Bookseller catalogs: Health and Fitness; Reference; Non-fiction; Grooming; Boys;

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About The Dusty Bookcase

The Dusty Bookcase is an online bookstore that was founded in April of 2016. We have a great collection of first editions, first printings, autographed books and publications, out of print books, classics, antiques and collectibles. As avid bibliophiles, we take much pride in the quality and integrity of the books we offer for sale. Our books are varied and diverse. We believe we have a great collection of books that we take great care of, and take pride in owning. Every dust jacket is gently cleaned with a surface safe spray gel. Photographs are taken of the actual books we offer for sale, and every book is stored on a bookshelf. We're always on the lookout for the next great book to peek inside and offer for sale. Our goal is to have you, our valued customer, pleasantly surprised by the quality and integrity of your book purchase. We want every current and future customer to enjoy purchasing books from us, as much as we enjoy having the books to offer for sale.

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