Scouting For Boys: A Handbook For Instruction In Good Citizenship Through Woodcraft

Here's a copy of Scouting For Boys by Robert Baden-Powell – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 300 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.

What it's about

Scouting for Boys by Robert Baden-Powell is a foundational guidebook for the global Scout Movement, first published in 1908. It promotes good citizenship, self-reliance, and moral integrity through outdoor activities like camping, tracking, woodcraft, and first aid. Using stories, games, and practical advice, it teaches discipline, patriotism, and service. Designed to shape boys into responsible citizens, it inspired generations and became one of the world’s most influential manuals for youth development and character building through adventure and community service.

Book details

• Author: Robert Baden-Powell
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 300
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1908

Frequently asked questions

Is Scouting For Boys available in paperback or hardcover?

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What language is this edition in?

This edition is in English.

Who wrote Scouting For Boys?

Scouting For Boys is written by Robert Baden-Powell.

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