My Book of Indoor Games

"My Book of Indoor Games" by Clarence Squareman is a guide to fun activities from the start of the 1900's. It shows off different indoor games for both kids and grown-ups, proving that games are always fun. Squareman’s writing wants to make people laugh, help them connect with others, and let them remember and play old and new favorite games. The book starts by saying that play is important for staying healthy and getting smarter. It explains that the book will teach many different games that are exciting and fun to play, and starts off explaining games like "Twirling the Trencher" and "Cross Questions and Crooked Answers" to demonstrate physical and mental games that would be source of enjoyment for family gatherings or parties.