Boy Scouts Handbook by Boy Scouts of America
"Boy Scouts Handbook" by Boy Scouts of America is a guidebook on scouting practices written in the early 20th century. This manual serves as an official reference for the Boy Scouts, detailing principles, practices, and virtues aimed at promoting character, citizenship, and outdoor skills among boys. The opening of the handbook introduces the origins and aims of the Boy Scout Movement, emphasizing its widespread influence and the importance of building character and
good citizenship in young boys. It presents a message from Chief Scout Ernest Thompson Seton, who shares his personal longing for outdoor knowledge and experiences, which sparked the creation of the scouting program. The text sets the groundwork for the various scout virtues and skills that will be further elaborated upon throughout the handbook, inviting boys from all walks of life to join and develop into well-rounded individuals through the teachings of scouting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Boy Scouts of America |
|---|---|
| Title |
Boy Scouts Handbook The First Edition, 1911 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Don Kostuch |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HS: Social sciences: Societies: secret, benevolent, etc. |
| Subject | Boy Scouts of America -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Subject | Boy Scouts -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29558 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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