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Scouting for Boys

A Handbook for Instruction in Good Citizenship

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Scouting for Boys

By: Robert Baden-Powell
Narrated by: Hugh Dennis
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Since its first publication in 1908, Scouting for Boys has been one of the best-selling books in the English language. Subtitled A Handbook for Instruction in Good Citizenship, the book draws on a miscellany of material, including Baden-Powell's own military experiences, and is credited with giving birth to the scout movement. The audio covers the topics of scoutcraft, tracking and observation, woodcraft, camp life, and first aid in addition to suggesting a range of scout activities and games.

Written against a background of British colonialism, Scouting for Boys is both a fascinating historical document and a valuable guidebook for the modern scout.

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I enjoy listening to this book as a reminder of how the movement started and the initial idea behind the movement.

Some bits are understandably out of date, but a remarkable amount is still relevant. Scouting has changed a lot since 1901 (some for the better, some not so much). The original program consists heavily of pioneering, survival skills, first aid, naturalist (including tracking), orienteering, camp cooking, community service and games (Lots of games), designed to reinforce the skills the scouts are learning.

Hugh Dennis I think has the perfect voice for this book

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A fantastic book which gives us insight in the man and the historical period it was written.
A book well set in it's time but one who's ideals could greatly benefit society today.

A delightful book and recommended read for all!

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...for a real period piece, exceptionally well read. At times, it's difficult to believe in our enlightened times that some of it isn't tongue-in-cheek. But of course it's not. It would be so easy for Hugh Dennis to make it sound faintly ridiculous and antiquarian; however, he strikes just the right tone, not too ponderous, in no way condescending, but aware, I suspect, of its historical context and giving it due respect. Simplistic it may be to our modern sensitivities and sophistication, but not borne of naivete. And, dare I say it, a reminder of pioneering spirit!

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