Sir,
For those who don’t have an “old” copy of the Boy Scout Handbook, the 1911 edition is available from Project Gutenberg [1] in a variety of electronic formats.
Also, they have the Girl Scout Handbook, 1920 edition [2].
There is some overlap with the Boy Scouts handbook, but also much that is unique, especially in regard to care of the home, growing a garden, storing food, outdoor and indoor cooking, and a good section on first aid and home health care. Regards, – Andrew H.
JWR Replies: For any families with teenagers, or pre-teens, I recommend getting hard copies of these books:
- Boy Scouts Handbook: The First Edition, 1911 [3]
- The Dangerous Book for Boys [4]
- The American Boy’s Handybook of Camp Lore and Woodcraft [5]
(BTW, most adults also find these books fascinating reading, and useful references.)