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Toys Through the Ages: Dan Foley's Story of Playthings Filled with History, Folklore, Romance and Nostalgia
Dan Foley
(Author)
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Charlotte Edmands Bowden
(Author)
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Literary Licensing, LLC
· Hardcover
Toys Through the Ages: Dan Foley's Story of Playthings Filled with History, Folklore, Romance and Nostalgia - Foley, Dan ; Bowden, Charlotte Edmands
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Synopsis "Toys Through the Ages: Dan Foley's Story of Playthings Filled with History, Folklore, Romance and Nostalgia"
Toys Through The Ages: Dan Foley's Story of Playthings Filled with History, Folklore, Romance and Nostalgia is a comprehensive book that explores the evolution of toys throughout history. Written by Dan Foley, a toy collector and historian, the book takes readers on a journey through time, showcasing the most popular toys of each era and providing insight into the cultural, social, and economic factors that influenced their design and popularity.From ancient Egyptian dolls to modern-day action figures, Toys Through The Ages covers a wide range of toys, including board games, puzzles, dolls, trains, cars, and more. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific era and includes detailed descriptions and colorful photographs of the toys that were popular during that time.In addition to exploring the history of toys, the book also delves into the folklore and mythology surrounding certain toys, such as the teddy bear and Barbie. Foley also shares personal anecdotes and memories of playing with toys as a child, adding a sense of nostalgia and warmth to the book.Overall, Toys Through The Ages: Dan Foley's Story of Playthings Filled with History, Folklore, Romance and Nostalgia is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of toys and their cultural significance. It is an engaging and informative book that will appeal to both toy collectors and casual readers alike.This is a new release of the original 1962 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
