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Death of Robert Baden-Powell - first Chief Scout of The Boy Scouts Association...
Death of Robert Baden-Powell - first Chief Scout of The Boy Scouts Association...
Item # 725186
January 08, 1941
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, January 8, 1941
* Robert Baden-Powell death
* Boy Scouts leader
* Scouting movement
The front page has a one column heading: "Baden-Powell, Soldier, Scout Founder, Dies" (see images)
Complete with 24 pages, archival mend at upper eight corner, small library label, some small binding holes, generally in good condition.
background: Robert Baden-Powell was a multifaceted British military officer whose experiences during the Siege of Mafeking served as the unexpected blueprint for the world’s largest youth organization. Recognizing that young people thrived when entrusted with responsibility and practical "woodcraft" skills, he transitioned from a celebrated war hero to a dedicated educator, launching the first experimental camp at Brownsea Island in 1907. His seminal work, Scouting for Boys, shifted the focus of youth development away from rigid Victorian schooling toward a "learning by doing" philosophy that emphasized character, citizenship, and outdoor survival. Alongside his wife Olave and sister Agnes, he expanded this vision into a global movement that included the Girl Guides, ultimately fostering a legacy defined by the Scout Promise and a commitment to leaving the world "a little better than you found it."Complete in 20 pages, light toning, and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.
Category: The 20th Century
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