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The Folkgames of Children (1972)

by Brian Sutton-Smith

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The Folkgames of Children
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1972
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THE BOOK IS DEDICATED TO MY WIFE, SHIRLEY
AND TO MY CHILDREN, KATHERINE, MARK, LESLIE,
MARY, AND EMILY, WHO HAVE ALLOWED ME TO
IMPOSE MY WILLFUL PLAYFULNESS UPON
THEIR BREAKFAST DAYS
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FOREWORD [by William Hugh Jansen]
As its editorial staff can feelingly testify, the American Folklore Society does not have to beat the bushes seeking manuscripts for its publication series.
INTRODUCTION
It is hardly possible to present this collection of fifteen articles and an entire book on games without raising some serious questions about one's persistent pursuit of such "nonserious subject-matter."
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793.4The arts › Recreational and performing arts › Indoor games and amusements › Action games

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GV1204.S79Geography, Anthropology and Recreation › Recreation. Leisure › Recreation. Leisure › Games and amusements › Children's games and amusements

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