Over 31 million copies of the Official Handbook for Boys have been distributed since this first edition was published in 1911. The original Boy Scout Handbook standardized American scouting and emphasized the virtues and qualifications for scouting, delineating what the American Boy Scouts declared was needed to be a "well-developed, well-informed boy." The book includes information on the organization of scouting, signs and signaling, camping, scouting games, and a description of several scouting honors. Scouts past and present will be fascinated to see how scouting has changed in the ensuing years, and how it has stayed the same.
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From the preface: The Boy Scouts of America is a corporation formed by a group of men who are anxious that the boys of America should come under the influence of this movement and be built up in all that goes to make character and good citizenship. In order that the work of the boy scouts throughout America may be uniform and intelligent, the National Council has prepared its "Official Handbook," the purpose of which is to furnish to the patrols of the boy scouts advice in practical methods, as well as inspiring information."
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This book is a time capsule from the beginning of the Boy Scouts in the United States. Ecology? The Boy Scouts were there in 1911. Animal rights? Ditto. Of course, the specifics in this century-old text may not match current viewpoints, but the Boy Scouts were global before Globalism became chic! I showed the ads to really old boy scouts-those who were boy scouts during the 1950's-and they were reminded of the changes.
Don't use this book as a "how to" reference without first checking carefully. The advice on first aid includes procedures known to aggravate injuries-such as rubbing snow on frostbitten areas (page 272.) The section on constructing radio communications equipment (page 210) was written prior to the establishment of the Federal Communications Commission-in addition to needing licenses to build and operate the equipment, professional Morse Code operators are rare in the United States. Some of this book is still current, too. Page 14 starts with the Scout Oath and the explanation of the Scout Law. The section on tracking is still good. Get a copy! It's an inexpensive artifact from the end of America's frontier days.
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One of The Great All Time Books,
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This book is rated for readers from ages 9 to 12. It deserves reading for readers up to and over age 100. More than just a book on the outdoors a good book for how to live life.
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The Founding Document(s),
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It's nice to be able to purchase a copy of the original Boy Scout Handbook.It's of great value to see where the scouting movement began ... where it's roots are. It's also amusing to see how medical information has changed in the last 90+ years. It's a great resource for many things that are not in the current Boy Scout Handbook. A great reference book!
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The aim of the Boy Scouts is to supplement the various existing educational agencies, and to promote the ability in boys to do things for themselves and others. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Chief Scout, New York, North America, National Headquarters, National Council, Great Spirit, Great Britain, Civil War, Declaration of Independence, Abraham Lincoln, Ernest Thompson Seton, New England, Round Table, Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross, National Association of Audubon Societies, North Star, Nova Scotia, Porto Rico, West Point, White House, George Washington, John Adams, King Arthur New!
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The aim of the Boy Scouts is to supplement the various existing educational agencies, and to promote the ability in boys to do things for themselves and others. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Chief Scout, New York, North America, National Headquarters, National Council, Great Spirit, Great Britain, Civil War, Declaration of Independence, Abraham Lincoln, Ernest Thompson Seton, New England, Round Table, Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross, National Association of Audubon Societies, North Star, Nova Scotia, Porto Rico, West Point, White House, George Washington, John Adams, King Arthur New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Animal Heroes by Ernest Thompson Seton in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The American Indian by Colin F. (Ed.) Taylor in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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