Healthful Sports for Boys

"Healthful Sports for Boys" by A. R. (Alfred Rochefort) Calhoun is a helpful book from the early 1900s that explains fun outdoor games for young boys to play, teaching them how to be active and make friends. It's like a how-to book, filled with popular games from different times of the year, like playing marbles in the spring or going ice skating in the winter. The book wants boys to get outside, be healthy, and learn how to play fair with each other, saying that playing these games is very important for them to grow up right. The book starts by saying why it's good for boys to play outside and make happy memories. Then it shares the rules and history of games like marbles, telling boys how to play and have fun together. The book feels like looking back at good old times, inviting parents and guardians to see why these games matter for boys growing up and making strong connections.