Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of Baden Powell the Wolf that Never Sleeps is a biographical account of the life of Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Boy Scouts movement. Written by Harold Begbie, the book traces Baden-Powell's early life as a soldier in the British Army, his experiences in the Boer War, and his subsequent rise to fame as a writer and educator.The book also explores Baden-Powell's interest in outdoor activities and his belief in the importance of developing self-reliance and independence in young people. It describes how he used his experiences as a soldier to create the Boy Scouts movement, and how he worked tirelessly to promote its ideals and principles.Throughout the book, Begbie portrays Baden-Powell as a charismatic and inspiring leader, who was dedicated to helping young people develop the skills and qualities they needed to succeed in life. He also provides a fascinating insight into the early history of the Boy Scouts movement, and the challenges that it faced in its early years.Overall, The Story of Baden Powell the Wolf that Never Sleeps is a compelling and informative account of one of the most influential figures in the history of youth education. It will appeal to anyone with an interest in the Boy Scouts movement, as well as those interested in the life and career of Robert Baden-Powell.1900. With illustrations. A biography of Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell an accomplished soldier who first came to wide public notice as the hero of the Siege of Mafeking during the Boer War. He is better known as the founder of the Boy Scout movement. He was concerned with the social lives and imagination of young people, and developing an associational educational form. He placed a special value on adventure; on children and young people working together and taking responsibility (his patrol building on the idea of natural friendship groups and gangs); on developing self-sufficiency; and on learning through doing.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.
