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This deluxe reprint legacy edition of lord robert badenpowells the canadian boy scout is the first 1911 version of the scout handbook for scouts in canada. The guide to safe scouting is an overview of scouting policies and procedures gleaned from a variety of sources. Aug 01, 2009 boy scouts handbook by boy scouts of america. Youth protection and adult leadership clarified language in the adult supervision and accommodations sections.
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