Boy Scouts of America

Official Handbook for Boys Boy Scouts of America

Marc Notes: The first Boy Scout handbook, Handbook for boys, was originally published in 1911 by Doubleday, Page & Co.--T.p. verso.; Facsimile reprint of the first Boy Scout handbook--Back cover.; Includes index. Brief Description: A facsimile reprint of the first Boy Scout Handbook as originally published in 1911. This volume standardized American scouting and includes information on the organization of scouting, signs and signaling, camping, scouting games, and a description of several scouting honors. Biographical Note: From the preface: The Boy Scouts of America is a corporation formed by a group of men who are anxious that the boys of America should come under the influence of this movement and be built up in all that goes to make character and good citizenship. In order that the work of the boy scouts throughout America may be uniform and intelligent, the National Council has prepared its "Official Handbook," the purpose of which is to furnish to the patrols of the boy scouts advice in practical methods, as well as inspiring information." Contributor Bio:  Boy Scouts of America Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with over 4 million youth members in its age-related divisions. Since its founding in 1910 as part of the international Scout Movement, more than 110 million Americans have been members of the BSA. Their headquarters are located in Irving, TX. Contributor Bio:  Boy Scouts of America From the preface: The Boy Scouts of America is a corporation formed by a group of men who are anxious that the boys of America should come under the influence of this movement and be built up in all that goes to make character and good citizenship. In order that the work of the boy scouts throughout America may be uniform and intelligent, the National Council has prepared its "Official Handbook," the purpose of which is to furnish to the patrols of the boy scouts advice in practical methods, as well as inspiring information."