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This document is an introduction to the book "Scouting for Boys" by Lord Baden-Powell. It provides context for how the book was written and compiled. Specifically, it notes that Baden-Powell drew from his experiences as a soldier and outdoorsman to develop scouting as a program. It also explains that the book aims to teach boys outdoor skills and help develop their character through activities like camping, observation, and good citizenship. The introduction serves to give background on the origins and goals of the scouting handbook for new readers in 1954.






























































































































































































































