BPSA British Columbia

Leaders' Library

The following books should be part of every leader's library. These and many other traditional books are available for free download. In order to use these files, you will need a pdf reader. Adobe Acrobat Reader and Foxit Reader are available for free download. To avoid duplication, all of these files are available from “The Dump” at http://www.thedump.scoutscan.com/

Click the icon	Title	Description
	Aids to Scoutmastership by Sir Robert Baden-Powell	The fundamental manual for Scout Leaders. Describes the purpose and methods of Scouting. Complete with original illustrations. 1945 "Brotherhood Edition".
	Scouting For Boys by Sir Robert Baden-Powell	The definitive manual for Scouts. This is the book that started Scouting. Complete with original illustrations by B-P. 1954 "Brotherhood Edition". The book consists of introductions for Scouters, 26 "Campfire Yarns" for Scouts and a summary
	Rovering to Success by Sir Robert Baden-Powell	The foundation of the Rover program. "A guide for young manhood. Religion, sex, gambling, etc."
	Scoutmaster's First Year	The 1948 edition of this popular and informative manual for new Scout Leaders
	Golden Arrow Training Handbook	Training Manual for Patrol Leaders 1960 first edition
	Sea Scouting For Boys by Sir Robert Baden-Powell.	A 1910 introduction to Sea Scouting written by B-P for Scoutmasters and organizers.
	Sea Scouting and Seamanship for Boys by Warington Baden-Powell, KC	A full Sea Scout manual published in 1911 by Sir Robert's older brother Warington.
	Tenderfoot to Queen's Scout	1955 edition of the basic Canadian Scout manual. Book is presented here in 6 parts for easier downloads
	Scouting Games by Sir Robert Baden-Powell.	A collection of games written by the Founder specifically for boys