First published in 1911, this vintage book contains the official
handbook of the Boy Scouts of America. It was produced as a means to
instruct the boy scouts and provide advice in practical methods; and
also includes inspiring and motivational information. Contents include:
"Aim Of Scout Movement", "What Scouting Means", "Scout Virtues", "The
Boy Scout Organization", "Scout Oath", "Scout Law", "Tenderfoot, Second
Class And First Class Scout Requirements", "Badges, Awards And
Equipment", "Knots Every Scout Should Know", etc. Ernest Thompson Seton
(1860 - 1946) was an English author and wildlife artist who founded the
Woodcraft Indians in 1902. He was also among the founding members of the
Boy Scouts of America (BSA), established in 1910. He wrote profusely on
this subject, the most notable of his scouting literature including "The
Birch Bark Roll" and the "Boy Scout Handbook". Seton was also an early
pioneer of animal fiction writing, and he is fondly remembered for his
charming book "Wild Animals I Have Known" (1898). Many vintage books
such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are
republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality
edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the
author.