Read by presidents; scientists; and national heroes; the Boy Scouts Handbook has been used by generations of American youths. Filled with practical advice for everyone; the book contains everything from safety tips on swimming and instructions for putting up a tent to directions for making an aquarium and pointers on how to identify common North American trees.More than 200 figures and illustrations accompany valuable information on woodcrafting; camping; sailing; hiking; health and endurance; and providing first aid. But more than just a guide to outdoor life; the handbook also offers timeless observations on politeness; patriotism; and good citizenship.As useful and valid today as it was when first published nearly 100 years ago; the Boy Scouts Handbook will delight Americana enthusiasts as much as it will be treasured by collectors and nature lovers.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Don't Buy The Kindle EditionBy Customer5 stars for New Model of the Universe.Ouspensky's collected essays are of course among the greastest classics of esoteric philosophy.This kindle edition is not so great though.It contains numerous typos; has poor formatting for Ouspensky's numerous literary quotes worst of all omits his drawings illustrations.I love Ouspensky I'm fond of kindle.This edition does justice to neither.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy victoriaVERY HEAVY DUTY WRITING AND READING - A REAL CHALLENGE0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Amazing MindBy Cecilia K KaelinP.D. Ouspensky covers all areas of thought. He is able to create a response from you by the information he provides. He challenges your thinking on every subject you only thought you knew a great deal about. He was a profoundly deep thinker; and a remarkable writer. He; for instance; explained the Fourth Dimension as a cube. You know; the cube (square) I'm sure many of us have drawn with a pencil on a piece of paper. He writes; "From the fourth dimension it must be possible to see the cube from all its sides at once and from within as though from its center." Then he challenges the reader to see this clear-shaped cube turning slowing in mid-air. One can see all four sides of the cube; and see right through it. He challenges his reader to continue "to imagine further the properties of vision or perception in the fourth dimension." When you've finished this chapter; you; as his reader; clearly see the possibilities of the Fourth Dimension. He is a brilliant writer; thinker; and has an amazing mind .
