The Boy Scouts Year Book (1920) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164893257 : 1164893254 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Boy Scouts Year Book is a comprehensive guidebook for Boy Scouts, first published in 1920 by Franklin K. Mathiews. This book is an essential resource for scouts, providing a wealth of information on scouting activities, skills, and traditions. The book covers a range of topics, including camping, hiking, knot-tying, first aid, tracking, and woodcraft.The book is divided into 12 chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of scouting. The first chapter provides an introduction to scouting and its history, while subsequent chapters cover topics such as camping equipment, campfire cooking, and the scout oath and law. The book also includes a section on scouting games and competitions, as well as instructions for building various scout structures, such as signal towers and rope bridges.Throughout the book, Mathiews emphasizes the importance of self-reliance, teamwork, and respect for n