Old Scoutmaster's Handbook

[prairie]

I feel lucky to own a 5th edtion SM handbook 11th printing, I really like the smaller 7x4.5 size for the portability however I wonder how long it will last. Be nice to find a hardbound one or a reprint.

Yes, its 37 years out of date but contains info not found in the later books. Maybe somebody needs to edit a Scouter's Field Guide with all the old good info and only minor corrections to bring it up to date(LNT,ect), plus it should work for SM ASM or any other Scouter activly involved in the troop. The only book I have seen for a TC is 30 years old and slim pickins.

 

BTW, I showed my handbook to several older Scouts and they liked it too, may loan it out to them so they might better understand the core of the program.

[stevejb]

I preferred the older Scoutmaster Handbooks also. Easy to throw into the briefcase without taking up all the room the newer "notebook" versions do. Easier to read also. I could hold the older handbooks in one hand and relax in my chair. The notebook versions are clumsier.

 

I have several older scoutmaster handbooks in my collection, including a hardcover two volume set (just like new) from I think the 1930's or 40's. It is one of the highlights of my collection.

 

Steve B

Scoutmaster, Troop 68, CMC

http://melrosetroop68.org/blog.html

[local1400]

I have a Fifth edition 10th printing from 1968. I too use that and it's in great shape. I love the artwork and the fine pictures of a better, simpler time that I never knew. BTW, the price on the inside cover is $1.25.

[Fuzzy Bear]

I collect Scout books, generally first editions; my goal is to have a small collection. There appears to have always been debates on size, portability and being able to add-to. I imagine that making decisions by committee keeps everyone frustrated. One day (soon), Scout books will be on the Internet, on disc and access will be in any form that one desires. I suppose there will still be detractors. fb

 

[prairie]

I dread the day I will need batterys to read my handbook in the field!

[SR540Beaver]

prairie,

 

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[prairie]

Well thats almost as heavy as the handbook, and my camping equipment budget for a year, or two.

Guess I better buy every pre 1971 handbook I can.