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Vol. 1, No. 7 In this Issue: The New Boy Scout Handbook and the Scout Handbook History Staying Dry on Water Adventures Gone Fishing THE NEW BOY SCOUT HANDBOOK AND THE SCOUT HANDBOOK HISTORY The New 12th Edition Boy Scout Handbook is here, celebrating Scoutings first hundred years and looking ahead toward the exciting decades to come. A fresh edition is published about once a decade to reflect changes in the BSA and address needs of new generations of boys. With millions of copies in print, the Handbook is among Americas best- known books. Each edition has been the right manual for its time, exploring the best that Scouting has to offer and charting a path to the future. For a glimpse of where Scouting has been and where it is headed, enjoy a scroll through this collection of Handbook covers and samples of art work. First Edition - 1911 Author Ernest Thompson Seton, the BSAs first Chief Scout, was a naturalist who had penned books about wildlife and living in the outdoors. He divided the Handbook into three sections-Scoutcraft, Woodcraft, and Campcraft-and filled the pages with adventures he knew would interest boys. He also included lively discussions of the Scout Oath and Law, Motto and Slogan. Second Edition - 1914 The Handbooks second edition went through thirteen years of adjustments and printings as the BSA continued to refine Scoutings message and expand the range of activities. A number of subject experts wrote large sections of the book. Third Edition - 1927 Already a nationally-known artist, Norman Rockwell prepared the cover of this edition, the first of four Handbook covers he would produce. Content included improved coverage of first aid, camping, and community service. Fourth Edition - 1940 The Handbook tha