How Girls Can Help Their Country by Low, Baden-Powell, and Baden-Powell of Gilwell

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Author Low, Juliette Gordon, 1860-1927
Author Baden-Powell, Agnes, 1858-1945
Author Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Baron, 1857-1941
Title How Girls Can Help Their Country
Note Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "How Girls Can Help Their Country" by Low, Baden-Powell, and Baden-Powell of Gilwell is a guidebook written in the early 20th century, specifically adapted for the Girl Scouts organization. The book aims to equip young girls with the skills and knowledge necessary for contributing positively to their communities and nation, while also focusing on personal development and self-improvement through various activities. The opening of the work outlines the historical context of the Girl Scouts, tracing its origins to the formation of the Boy Scouts by Sir Robert Baden-Powell and the subsequent establishment of girl-specific organizations by his sister, Agnes Baden-Powell. It details how Juliette Low adapted the original handbook for girls in America, emphasizing key principles like loyalty, helpfulness, and cooperation. Additionally, the beginning highlights the organizational structure, ranks, and responsibilities within the Girl Scouts, setting the stage for a comprehensive manual designed to inspire participation, personal growth, and a spirit of service among young girls. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HS: Social sciences: Societies: secret, benevolent, etc.
Subject Girl Scouts
Subject Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Category Text
EBook-No. 28983
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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