Scouting for Boys

Author

Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell

The Summary

This is the most famous book in the Scout Movement - written and illustrated by the Founder himself in 1908 and appearing in those days in six fortnightly parts. Subsequently B.-P. made many alterations and additions, particularly in relation to Badge Tests and Rules. Furthermore he asked many people to help him with amendments dealing with technical matters.

For some time it has been clear that revisions, adjustments and alterations of all kinds ought to cease and a "once-for-all" Edition of Scouting for Boys be published.

Here is the result - an Edition which retains most of the Founder's original work whilst omitting those parts of the various revisions which have become dated and have ceased to be applicable. In addition it contains for the first time a great many of the Founder's own sketches which have hitherto never been included.

Content

• Introduction, Foreword
• 1924 Conference Resolution, the Promise and the Scout Law
  • The Resolution
  • The Scout Promise
  • The Scout Law

Scoutcraft

• Camp Fire Yarn No. 1. What Scouts Are
  • The Adventures of Kim
  • Boys of Mafeking
• Camp Fire Yarn No. 2. What Scouts Do
  • Living in the Open
  • Woodcraft
  • Chivalry
  • Saving Life
  • Endurance
  • Love of Country
  • The Elsdon Murder
• Camp Fire Yarn No. 3. Becoming a Scout
  • Tenderfoot Test
  • Scout Law
  • Scout Promise
  • Scout Motto
  • Scout Badge
  • Scout Sign and Salute
  • Investiture of a Scout
  • Going on in Scouting
  • Scout Uniform
  • Scout Staff
• Camp Fire Yarn No. 4. Scout Patrols
  • The Patrol System
  • The Patrol Leader
  • The Court of Honor
  • A Word to Patrol Leaders
  • Patrol Names and Signs
  • Patrol Gall
  • Woodcraft Trail Signs
  • Patrol Practices
  • Games

Campaigning

• Camp Fire Yarn No. 5. Life in the Open
  • Training for the Backwoods
  • Exploration
  • Mountaineering
  • Patrolling
  • Night Work
  • Finding the Way
  • Using a Compass
  • Finding the North without a Compass
  • Weather Wisdom
  • Patrol Practices in Finding the Way
  • Games in Pathfinding
• Camp Fire Yarn No. 6. Sea Scouting
  • Swimming
  • Managing a Boat
  • Boat Cruising
  • Sea Games
• Camp Fire Yarn No. 7. Signals and Commands
  • Signalling
  • Commands and Signals
  • Patrol Practices in Signalling
  • Game in Message Carrying

Camp Life

• Camp Fire Yarn No. 8. Pioneering
  • Saving Life with Knots
  • Useful Knots
  • Hut Building
  • Your Axe
  • Bridge Building
  • Self Measures
  • Judging Distances
  • Estimating Heights
  • Weights and Numbers
  • Patrol Practices in Pioneering
  • Game
• Camp Fire Yarn No. 9. Camping
  • Ground
  • Hike Camps
  • Tents
  • Camp Equipment
  • Food
  • Making Camp
  • Bathing and Swimming
  • Trespassing
  • Loafers in Camp
  • Comfort in Camp
  • Fire Building
  • Drying Clothes
  • Tidiness
  • Camp Fires
  • Cleaning Camp Ground
  • Payment
  • Patrol Practices in Camping
• Camp Fire Yarn No. 10. Camp Cooking
  • Cooking Meat
  • Fire Places
  • Cooking Hints
  • Cleanliness
  • Patrol Practices in Cooking

Tracking

• Camp Fire Yarn No. 11. Observation of "Sign"
  • Noticing "Sign"
  • Details of People
  • Practice Observation
  • Practice Observation
  • Details in the Country
  • Using Your Eyes
  • Night Scouting
  • Patrol Practices in Observation
  • Games in Observation
• Camp Fire Yarn No. 12. Spooring
  • Tracking by Night
  • The Importance of Tracking
  • Men's Tracks
  • The Pace of Tracks
  • The Age of Tracks
  • Hints on Spooring
  • Patrol Practices in Spooring
  • Games in Spooring
• Camp Fire Yarn No. 13. Reading "Sign", or Deduction
  • Instances of Deduction
  • Sherlock Holmes
  • True Scouting Stories
  • Example of Practice in Deduction
  • Patrol Practices in Deduction
  • Games in Deduction

Woodcraft

• Camp Fire Yarn No. 14. Stalking
  • Patrol Practices in Stalking
  • Games in Stalking
• Camp Fire Yarn No. 15. Animals
  • Study Animals at Home
  • Birds
  • Fishes and Fishing
  • Reptiles
  • Insects
  • Patrol Practices in Animal Observation
• Camp Fire Yarn No. 16. Plants
  • Other Plants
  • Patrol Practices in Plant Observation
  • Games in Plant Observation

Endurance For Scouts

• Camp Fire Yarn No. 17. How to Grow Strong
  • Exercises and Their Objects
  • Six Exercises for Health
  • Climbing
  • Nose
  • Ears
  • Eyes
  • Teeth
  • Nails
  • Patrol Practices in Health
  • Games to Develop Strength
• Camp Fire Yarn No. 18. Health-Giving Habits
  • Keep Yourself Clean
  • Smoking
  • Drinking
  • Continence
  • Early Rising
  • Smile
  • Games
• Camp Fire Yarn No. 19. Prevention of Disease
  • Germs and How to Fight Them
  • Food
  • Footwear
  • Drill for Scouts

Chivalry

• Camp Fire Yarn No. 20. Chivalry to Others
  • Chivalry
  • St. George
  • The Knights' Code
  • Unselfishness
  • Self-Sacrifice
  • Kindness
  • Generosity
  • Tips
  • Friendliness
  • Politeness
  • Courtesy to Women
  • Thanks!
  • Patrol Practices in Chivalry
  • Games
• Camp Fire Yarn No. 21. Self-Discipline
  • Fair Play
  • Honesty
  • Loyalty
  • Duty Before All
  • Discipline and Obedience
  • Humility
  • Courage
  • Fortitude
  • Cheeriness
  • Good Temper
• Camp Fire Yarn No. 22. Self-Improvement
  • Religion
  • Thrift
  • How Scouts Earn Money
  • How to Get on
  • Memory
  • Luck
  • Choose a Career

Saving Life

• Camp Fire Yarn No. 23. Be Prepared for Accidents
  • Accidents
• Camp Fire Yarn No. 24. Accidents and How to Deal with them
  • Panic
  • Rescue from Fire
  • House on Fire!
  • Rescue from Drowning
  • Throwing a Lifeline
  • Rescue from Runaway Horses
  • Miscellaneous Accidents
  • Patrol Practices in Life Saving
  • Games in Fire Rescue
• Camp Fire Yarn No. 25. Helping Others
  • Shock
  • Bleeding
  • Artificial Respiration
  • Other First Aid
  • How to Carry a Patient
  • Patrol Practices in First Aid
  • Games in First Aid

Our Duties As Citizens

• Camp Fire Yarn No. 26. Citizenship
  • When You Grow Up
  • A Friend to All the World
  • The World Brotherhood of Scouting
  • Do Your Part
  • Finally