Boy Scouts Handbook: The First Edition, 1911 (Dover Books on Americana)
by Boy Scouts of America
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Author: Boy Scouts of AmericaEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-06-17
ISBN: 0486439917
Number of pages: 448
Publisher: Dover Publications
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Book Review: The original "Dangerous Book for Boys'
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm rarely 100% pleased with a book I buy, most are enjoyable but the Dover edition of the 1911 Boy Scouts Handbook was great. I was never a Scout but thought the book could be interesting. I enjoy reading older books and survival manuals so I thought it was worth a shot, I wasn't let down. It's a good size, fitting easily in your hand, and quite thick, just over 400 pgs. It's filled with illustrations, photos and diagrams. The contents range form Scouting, the history of, badges and requirements ( reading this section made me realize that a 1911 boy scout was more of a man than I'll ever be) knots, woodcraft, survival, hunting, fishing, tracking, biology, science, sailing, hygiene, etiquette, first aid, how to build gadgets, kites , bird houses and countless other topics. This book is filled with information that should be helpful to all ages. The morality taught is commendable and the knowledge required of these Scouts should only increase one's appreciation of a great organization. (The Dover edition is recommended, I purchased it for less than $8.00, there is another more generic edition with no illustration on the cover for 4 times the price.)
Summary of Boy Scouts Handbook: The First Edition, 1911 (Dover Books on Americana)
Complete republication of a book that has been used by generations of American youths, with copious information on such topics as woodcrafting, camping, sailing, as well as notes on developing self-reliance and good citizenship. A delight for Americana enthusiasts, a treasure for collectors. 219 figures and illustrations.
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