Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of Baden Powell the Wolf that Never Sleeps is a biography written by Harold Begbie. The book tells the story of Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Boy Scouts movement. The author traces Baden-Powell's life from his childhood in England to his military career in Africa and India, and finally to his founding of the Boy Scouts. The book also explores Baden-Powell's philosophy of scouting, which emphasizes self-reliance, outdoor skills, and service to others. Throughout the book, Begbie portrays Baden-Powell as a man of great courage, determination, and vision, who inspired generations of young people to lead lives of purpose and service. The Story of Baden Powell the Wolf that Never Sleeps is a fascinating and inspiring account of one of the most influential figures in the history of scouting.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.
