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For comparison, the badenpowell original is to the right. The bsa calls this handbook the original edition rather than the 1st edition because it was intended strictly as a temporary handbook until they could standardize the program and publish a permanent handbook. I somehow missed this book when it was first published in 1911 ha so it is neat to now be able to own one of the original editions of the boy scouts handbook or handbook for boys. The original boy scout handbook standardized american scouting and emphasized the virtues and qualifications for scouting, delineating what the american boy scouts declared was needed to be a welldeveloped, wellinformed boy.
Charming and anecdotal, its full of wisdom and information that scouts will still find relevant today. It was interesting to read the founding manual for the best boys organization ever created. This is the finest copy of this 404 page includes index plus 12 page advertisement section, that will. This is the finest copy of this 404 page includes index plus 12 page advertisement section, that will probably be offered for many years to com. Boy scouts of america is one of the largest youth organizations in the united states, with over four million youth members in its agerelated divisions. The classic 1911 edition of the boy scouts handbook, now in fullcolor for the first time. The classic 1911 edition of the boy scouts handbook, now in full color for the first time. Apr 19, 2012 the classic 1911 edition of the boy scouts handbook, now in fullcolor for the first time. By boy scouts of america 1911 paperback 455 pages legacy edition library of american outdoors classics volume 3 click here for the hardcover edition the very first original 1911 handbook version that started it all.
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