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The Cokesbury Party Blog
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Stunt Party Preview
First of all, you have to know that the Stunt Party isn't what you think:
The "stunts" Cokesbury writes about come from an odd use of the word at the time. To Cokesbury, a stunt is anything from a skit to a song to a story to a living tableau, like what El Guapo does in
The Three Amigos.
So get ready to chuckle -- or, as usual, roll your eyes -- when the party comes a-calling.
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A Word About Copyright
I do not, obviously, own the copyright to this book. It's likely that since this book was published in 1932 that it has since fallen into the public domain. If, however, I'm notified that the copyright on this book is still active, I will, of course, observe that right.
Additionally, this site is not connected in any way with Cokesbury.com, Abingdon Press, nor the United Methodist Publishing House. This site is meant solely for commentary on
The Cokesbury Party Book
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FAQ: A Cokesbury Party Blog Primer
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The Cokesbury Party Book, published by Abingdon Cokesbury in 1932, advertises itself as stuffed with "52 Planned Parties with 600 Games & Stunts." It's a wonderful relic of 1930s America.
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