The History Of The Boy Scouts Of America

By William D. Murray

Book Overview

""The History of the Boy Scouts of America"" is a comprehensive account of the origins, evolution, and impact of one of America's most beloved youth organizations. Written by William D. Murray, a former Scout and historian, the book traces the Boy Scouts' development from its founding in 1910 to the present day, covering key events, personalities, and controversies along the way. Murray explores the organization's early years, including its ties to the British scouting movement and its efforts to promote patriotism and citizenship during World War I. He also examines the Boy Scouts' growth and diversification in the decades that followed, as well as its response to changing social and cultural trends. Throughout the book, Murray highlights the many ways in which Scouting has influenced American society and culture, from its impact on youth education and character development to its contributions to community service and environmental conservation. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Scouting, youth organizations, or American culture and society more broadly.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163154857
• ISBN13: 9781163154854
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 584 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"