1911 Boy Scout Handbook
Read by presidents, scientists, and national heroes, the Boy Scouts Handbook has been used by generations of American youths. Filled with practical advice for everyone, the book contains everything from safety tips on swimming an instructions for putting up a tent to directions for making an aquarium, and pointers on how to identify common North American trees.
More than 200 figures and illustrations accompany valuable information accompany valuable information on woodcrafting, camping, sailing, hiking, health and endurance, and providing first aid. but more than just a guide to outdoor life, the handbook also offers timeless observations on politeness, patriotism, and good citizenship.
As valid and useful today as it was when first published nearly 100 years ago the Boy Scout Handbook delights Americana enthusiasts as much as it is treasured by collectors and nature lovers.
Used in the Daniel Boone Unit of Paths of Exploration.
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Publisher: | Dover Publications |
ISBN: | 9780486439914 |
Edition: | 2005 |
Product: | IN260 |
Format: | Paperback |
Size: | 5.1875" x 8.1875" |
Pages: | 448 |