Boy Scouts Handbook: The First Edition, 1911 (Dover Books on Americana)

Nice reproduction and informative.

Great handbook for survival and living off the land. Those skills are needed for us all.

Theres a lot of books written out there from SAS UK soldiers to the new tech Boy Scout manual.But, this is the one to get.It will keep you alive with the bare minumum, no high tech things, no GPS, no down sleeping bag that weighs 2.5#, no batteries, no gas stove, no matches, NOTHING. They didn't have that back then.You will rely on yourself, no modern gadgets. & become a man (or woman) in the process, & develop morals, & know USA history quite well.History includes: did the USA purchase the SW USA from Mexico, or did it steal the land as some would say?Did the USA pay for it legitimately? Do you know your history?Do you know the true answer?This was common knowledge of USA citizens in the early 20th century. Seems USA citizens forgot it all. Read the book...Welcome to real survival techniques. Survival is more than "living off the land".It is knowing the truth & how to answer & defend yourself from the slings & arrows of people who want to take things that belong to you.

This book is a time capsule from the beginning of the Boy Scouts in the United States. Ecology? The Boy Scouts were there in 1911. Animal rights? Ditto. Of course, the specifics in this century-old text may not match current viewpoints, but the Boy Scouts were global before Globalism became chic! I showed the ads to really old boy scouts-those who were boy scouts during the 1950's-and they were reminded of the changes.Don't use this book as a "how to" reference without first checking carefully. The advice on first aid includes procedures known to aggravate injuries-such as rubbing snow on frostbitten areas (page 272.) The section on constructing radio communications equipment (page 210) was written prior to the establishment of the Federal Communications Commission-in addition to needing licenses to build and operate the equipment, professional Morse Code operators are rare in the United States.Some of this book is still current, too. Page 14 starts with the Scout Oath and the explanation of the Scout Law. The section on tracking is still good.Get a copy! It's an inexpensive artifact from the end of America's frontier days.

This book was interesting as it was meant for young boys that want to get into some pasttimes that would be good for them. It has a section on tracking, setting up shelters and developing values (mentioning King Arthur - I wonder if they know he is fictional?). There is a section on horses, which at the time (1911) was as important a skill as basic automotive skills . . . I assume, I was born in 1981.It was not as helpful as I would hope to gain some basic understanding of "roughing it" but was a very enjoyable time capsule into an era long gone. If you want to read a manual used by young boys over a century ago, this is great. If you want to learn some skills to use in the outdoors, there may be better alternatives.

even if the child isn't a scout. Great information and insights into civil information and interpersonal respect, excellent social studies basics, and a how-to in everything camping, hiking, water activities & outdoor life... Values that have almost been forgotten in America.

great book,well written and extremely useful,just keep their long history of abuse tucked away in a dusty corner of your mind…

This review refers to the Kindle version only.This Kindle version of the original Boy Scout Handbook from 1911 does have the illustrations that were in the actual original handbook. I purchased this version to see if the reviews, which seem to appear for all versions of the 1911 Handbook, were correct when they said this one did not.This book contains some great information. However, remember that we have some new knowledge regarding things like fighting fires, and treating snake bites that one may want to read more about. This is a great place to start if you are looking to get back to nature.

What can you say really? Part of our heritage for a reason. I was in cubs before moving to the city as a kid. Great memories and a great foundation.Got this for my family bug out bag / earth quake kit. If something happens to me these basics will help my wife and kids carry on with what is in the bag.Recommend and long for those times once more.

Got a pirated copy.

Llegó en perfectas condiciones,totalmente nuevo. Es una re edición tipo facsimil y está bien hecha. Viene con anuncios scouts. Estupendo

grandson really enjoyed the book which was delivered on time and in great condition. Would recommend this book to any boy who has just joined the scouts.

野外活動に必要そうな作業がイラストと解説で描かれている。学生時代に子供のキャンプの手伝いで山に40日間籠ったが、なかなか良い体験であった。このような知識は日ごろからちょっとづつ子供に伝えていけばよいと思うが、今後大地震も考えられるため、サバイバル生活も少し必要かもしれません。時代を超えて教えられるものがあります。1911年ということは、日韓併合の時期に近いですね。スタイルは確立すれば、継続するということかもしれません。