BadenPowell, Robert

Scouting for Boys

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ISBN 13:
9781420973181
author:
BadenPowell, Robert
format:
Paperback
publisher:
digireads
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
424
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.4 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£16.97

Description

First published in 1908, "Scouting for Boys" is a seminal work by British Army officer Robert Baden-Powell that has had a lasting impact on the worldwide scouting movement. Originally written as a manual for self-instruction, this book details various important skills including scoutcraft, tracking, woodcraft, camping, and first-aid.

Baden-Powell's work builds upon his earlier "Aids to Scouting", published in 1899, and incorporates ideas from Ernest Thompson Seton's "The Birch Bark Roll of the Woodcraft Indians". The book includes engaging tales that can be shared around the campfire, as well as Baden-Powell's personal anecdotes and opinions on moral character. While some information may seem outdated to modern readers, "Scouting for Boys" remains a significant historical work in the scouting movement.

This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper, ensuring a high-quality reading experience. With its enduring influence, this book continues to be an important resource for those interested in the history of scouting and outdoor skills.

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