Boy Scouts Handbook The First Edition, 1911

by Boy Scouts of America

• ISBN13: 9780486439914
• ISBN10: 0486439917
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-06-17
• Publisher: Dover Publications

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Boy Scout Certificate
Preface
Officers and Members of the National Council
Chapter I Scoutcraft
  Aim of Scout Movement John L. Alexander
  What Scouting Means John L. Alexander
  Scout Virtues John L. Alexander
  The Boy Scout Organization Special Committee
  Scout Oath Special Committee
  Scout Law Special Committee
  Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class Scout Requirements Special Committee
  Badges, Awards and Equipment Special Committee
  Knots Every Scout Should Know Samuel A. Moffat
Chapter II Woodcraft
  Woodlore Ernest Thompson Seton
  Birdcraft National Association Audubon Societies
  Shells and Shellfish Dr. Wm. Healey Dall
  Reptiles Dr. Leonhard Stejneger
  Insects and Butterflies United States Bureau of Entomology
  Fishes and Angling Dr. Hugh M. Smith
  Aquarium Dr. Wm. Leland Stowell
  Rocks and Pebbles United States Geological Survey
  Flowers, Ferns and Grasses Dr. L. C. Corbett
  Mushrooms, Fungi or Toadstools Ernest Thompson Seton
  Common North American Trees Ernest Thompson Seton
  Native Wild Animals Ernest Thompson Seton
Chapter III Campcraft
  Hiking and Over-Night Camps H. W. Gibson
  Tent Making Made Easy H. J. Holden
  An Open Outing Tent Warren H. Miller
  Canoeing, Rowing, and Sailing Special Committee
Chapter IV Tracks, Trailing, and Signaling Ernest Thompson Seton
Chapter V Health and Endurance George J. Fisher, M.D.
Chapter VI Chivalry John L. Alexander
Chapter VII First Aid and Life Saving Major Charles Lynch
  Water Accidents Wilbert E. Longfellow
Chapter VIII Games and Athletic Standards
  Indoor and Outdoor Games Ernest Thompson Seton
  Athletic Standards Special Committee
Chapter IX Patriotism and Citizenship Waldo H. Sherman
  Practical Citizenship Col. Theodore Roosevelt
Appendix
  Equipment
  Books for Reference
  Index
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