About The Boy Scout Handbook...

First published in 1910, The Boy Scout Handbook holds a cherished place as one of America's best-known publications. A new edition is written about once a decade to reflect changes in Scouting and advances in hiking, camping, first aid, finding one's way with a map and compass, and other outdoor skills. Millions of copies of the Handbook have led generations of young people to swing packs onto their shoulders and head out for great adventures.

I am the author of three editions - the 10th (1990), 11th (1999), and 12th (2010). Drawing on my experiences within and far beyond Scouting, I strived to keep the Handbook on the cutting edge of group leadership and backcountry experiences while celebrating outdoor skills and caring for the land.