The Boy Craftsman: Practical And Profitable Ideas For A Boy's Leisure Hours is a book written by Albert Neely Hall in 1905. The book is intended for young boys who are interested in learning how to make things with their own hands. It contains a variety of projects that are both fun and useful, ranging from simple toys and games to more complex woodworking and metalworking projects.The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different type of craft. The first section covers woodworking, with projects such as a birdhouse, a workbench, and a simple boat. The second section covers metalworking, with projects such as a forge, a metal lathe, and a simple steam engine. The third section covers electrical projects, such as a telegraph set and a simple electric motor.Throughout the book, Hall emphasizes the importance of safety and proper technique when working with tools and materials. He also provides detailed instructions and illustrations to help young readers complete each project successfully.Overall, The Boy Craftsman is a classic guide to hands-on learning and creativity for young boys. It provides a wealth of practical and profitable ideas for a boy's leisure hours, and is sure to inspire a new generation of young craftsmen.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.