Robert Baden-Powell Livres

First published in 1917 by the author of "Scouting for Boys."

This historical handbook offers a glimpse into the early principles and practices of the Boy Scouts, reflecting the values and skills emphasized in 1908. It covers essential outdoor skills, safety, and self-reliance, aimed at fostering a sense of adventure and community among young boys. The text provides insights into the foundational ideas of scouting, encouraging teamwork, leadership, and moral character development. As a primary source, it captures the spirit of the era and the origins of the Boy Scouts movement.

'A trained scout will see little signs and tracks, he puts them together in his mind and quickly reads a meaning from them such as an untrained man would never arrive at.'A startling amalgam of Zulu war-cry and imperial and urban myth, of borrowed tips on health and hygiene, and object lessons in woodcraft, Robert Baden-Powell's Scouting for Boys (1908) is the original blueprint and 'self-instructor' of the Boy Scout Movement. An all-time bestseller in the English-speaking world, second only to the Bible, this primer of 'yarns and pictures' constitutes probably the most influential manual for youth ever published. Yet the book is at the same time aroughly composed hodge-podge of jingoist lore and tracker legend, padded with lengthy quotations from adventure fiction and B-P's own autobiography, and seamed through with the multiple anxieties of its time: fears of degeneration, concerns about masculinity and self-restraint, invasion paranoia.Elleke Boehmer's edition of Scouting for Boys is the first to reprint the original text and illustrations, and her fine introduction investigates a book that has been cited as an authority by militarists and pacifists, capitalists and environmentalists alike.

This adaptation of "Girl Guiding" by Robert Baden-Powell introduces young girls to the principles of scouting, emphasizing outdoor skills, teamwork, and leadership. It highlights the importance of self-reliance and community service, encouraging girls to engage with nature and develop confidence. The book serves as a guide for both leaders and scouts, providing practical advice and activities designed to foster personal growth and camaraderie among participants. Baden-Powell's vision promotes empowerment and adventure for girls in scouting.

Focusing on the preservation of cultural heritage, this series revives classical literature that has been largely unavailable for decades. By reintroducing these timeless works, it aims to prevent them from fading into obscurity. Readers contribute to the mission of making thousands of international literary classics accessible in print again, celebrating the rich legacy of literature spanning over two thousand years.

Set against the backdrop of World War I, this anthology highlights the courageous acts of Scouts who served their country during the conflict. Featuring heroic stories such as Boy Jack Cornwell's self-sacrifice at Jutland and Piper David Laidlaw's inspiring music on the battlefield, the collection emphasizes themes of self-discipline and social equality as central to Scout heroism. It includes detailed accounts of various military honors and the lives of notable Scouts who lost their lives, making it a compelling read for former Scouts and history enthusiasts alike.

Focusing on the preservation of classical literature, this book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series, which revives timeless works that have been largely unavailable for decades. By making these international literary classics accessible in print, the series aims to safeguard the cultural legacy of significant literary contributions. Readers support the mission to prevent these remarkable works from fading into obscurity, ensuring their continued appreciation in the modern world.

The narrative details Major-General Robert Baden-Powell's leadership during the Fourth Ashanti War in 1895-96, highlighting Britain's imperial ambitions in West Africa. It describes the challenges faced by the British and West Indian forces, including high disease-related casualties, and the eventual capture of the Ashanti capital, Kumasi. Baden-Powell defends the campaign's objectives, claiming it ended human sacrifice and the slave trade. The book features illustrations and personal sketches, offering a comprehensive view of this complex military conflict.

This book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to enhance accessibility for individuals with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house dedicated to making classic literature more readable, it aims to preserve important texts while ensuring they are available to a wider audience.