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“Scouting is not an abstruse or difficult science: rather it is a jolly game if you take it in the right light. In the same time it is educative, and (like Mercy) it is apt to benefit him that giveth as well as him that receives.”

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Robert Baden-Powell

Robert Baden-Powell was a British writer best known for his contribution to the Scouting movement. Born on February 22, 1857, and passing away on January 8, 1941, Baden-Powell achieved recognition in military, literature, and social activities. His Scouting movement has influenced millions of young people worldwide. more

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