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Learn how to build a campfire, a dam, or a birch bark basket; to recognize animal tracks, constellations, and all manner of forestry; to stop a nose-bleed, ease poison ivy, or soothe a sore throat with natural remedies; to make delicious biscuits on the trail and spot edible mushrooms; and more. This book is essential for Boy Scouts and their leaders, and great fun for anyone desiring a fuller experience of outdoors life.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781602390584 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Skyhorse |
| Publication date: | 04/01/2007 |
| Pages: | 624 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.25(w) x 7.75(h) x 1.30(d) |
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Table of Contents
Glossary x
Publishers' Note to the English Edition 1
I Principles of Scouting
Nine Important Principles 3
Recreation 4
Camp-life 4
Self-government, with Adult Guidance 4
The Magic of the Campfire 4
Woodcraft Pursuits 5
Honors by Standards 6
Personal Decoration for Personal Achievements 6
A Heroic Ideal 6
Picturesqueness in Everything 7
The Ideal 7
II The Spartans of the West
The Indian Way 9
The Indian's Creed 11
The Dark Side 13
The Bright Side 18
Reverence 20
Cleanliness 24
Chastity 27
Bravery 28
Thrift and Providence 29
Cheerfulness or the Merry Indian 31
Obedience 32
Kindness 34
Hospitality 36
Treatment of Their Women 37
Courtesy and Polite Behavior 41
Honesty 43
The Spartans of the West-Continued
Truthfulness and Honor 45
Temperance and Sobriety 47
Physique 49
In General 51
Summary 55
Standard Indian Books 59
III The Purpose and Laws of the Woodcraft Indians
The Redman's Way 61
Watchword 61
Totem 61
War-cry 62
Sign 62
The Laws 62
The Rulers of the Nation 64
The Great Council 64
The High Council of Guidance 64
The Medicine Lodge or Lodge of the Old Guides 64
The Initiation of a Brave 65
The Little Lodge 67
The Big Lodge 68
The Laws for the Ruling of the Tribe 69
1 Name 69
2 Purpose 69
3 Who May Enter 69
4 Councils 70
5 The Rulers of the Tribe 70
The Vow of the Head Chief 72
The Vow of Each Brave 72
6 Changes of the Law 72
7 Dues 72
8 Secret 72
9 Laws and Punishments 72
The Band or Clan 73
Costumes 73
Titles of Nobles 74
Badges of Rank 75
The Standard 76
Totems 77
Purpose and Laws of the Woodcraft Indians-Continued
Order of Doings in Council 79
How to Begin 79
The Tally Book and How to Keep It 81
For Example 81
The Indian Laws in Brief 83
The War-cry of the Band 85
IV Honors and Degrees and Indian Names: Honors 93
Decorations for Individual Honors 93
Decorations for Group Honors or Degrees 93
Standards of Honors 94
Red Honors:
Heroism 95
Riding 95
General Athletics 95
Athletic Specialties 101
Water Sports and Travel 102
Mountain Climbing 103
Target Shooting 105
Eyesight 105
Big-game Hunting 106
White Honors:
Campercraft and Scouting 107
Archery 112
Long Range, Clout, or Flight Shooting 112
Fishing 113
Bait Casting 114
Blue Honors:
Nature Study - Vertebrates 115
Nature Study - Lower Forms of Life 115
Geology, etc. 116
Photography 116
The Degrees in Woodcraft 117
Athlete (Song-adis) 119
Camper (Gabeshiked) 120
Camp Cook (Chabakwed) 121
Camp Craftsman (Enokid) 121
Camp Doctor (Mashkiki) 122
Degrees in Woodcraft-Continued
Canoeman (Chemaunigan) 124
Fisherman (Gagoiked) 125
Forester (Mitigwakid) 126
Frontier Scout (Gimab) 128
Gleeman or Camp Conjurer (Nagamed) 129
Herald or Crier (Bibaged) 129
Horseman (Bebamomigod) 130
Hunter (Gaossed) 131
Mountaineer (Wadjiwed) 132
Pathfinder or Scout (Mikan) 133
Scout Runner (Kee-mo-sah'-bee) 134
Sharpshooter (Godaakwed) 135
Star Wiseman (Gijiged) 136
Swimmer (Shingebis) 137
Traveler (Bebamadisid) 137
Village Scout or Big Village Scout (Odena-winini) 138
Whiteman's Woodcraft (Dibaakid) 139
Wise Woodman (Nibwaka-winini) 140
Winning a Name 141
Indian Names that Have Been Won by Scouts 142
English Names that Have Been Given 143
Indian Names Given in Ridicule 144
English Names Given in Ridicule 144
Names Given to Women 144
V Woodland Songs, Dances, and Ceremonies Omaha Tribal Prayer 145
Sitting Bull's War Song 146
The Ghost Dance Song 147
The Peace Pipe Ceremony 148
The Scalp Dance 149
Bird Dance Song 150
The Mujje Mukesin 150
The Lament 152
The Caribou Dance 152
The Dance of the White Caribou 154
The Dog Dance 156
The Ojibwa Snake Dance 158
Woodland Songs, Dances, and Ceremonies-Continued
The Hunting of Mishi-Mokwa 159
Indian Song Books 164
The Weasel in the Wood 164
Le Furet 165
Rouser or Reveille 166
VI Suggested Programs
A Series of Monthly Programs 167
Suggestions for Evenings 171
Animal Story Books for Evenings 172
Indoor or Winter Activities 173
Handicraft 173
Games 173
Studies 174
Songs 174
Dances 174
Robe Contest 174
Suggested Camp Routine 176
Good Program of an Entertainment at a Council 176
Indoor Competition for a Prize 176
One-day Hikes 177
VII General Scouting Indoors
Handicraft Stunts 180
Fork and Spoon 180
Needle Case 180
Tackle Box 180
Peach Stone Basket 180
Turkey Call 189
Chicken Squawk 180
Picture Frames 180
Birch-bark Vessels 182
Souvenir Spoons 182
Knots 183
Fireside Trick 186
The Lone Star Trick 186
Bird Boxes or Houses 187
How to Raise Some Money 190
VIII General Scooting Outdoors
Rubbing-stick Fire 192
Hiking in the Snow 194
Weather Wisdom 199
Outdoor Proverbs 201
The Stars 202
The Pleiades as a Test of Eyesight 268
The Twin Stars 211
The Planets 211
The Moon 213
Making a Dam 213
When Lost in the Woods 214
Indian Tweezers 215
A Home-made Compass 216
An Indian Clock, Shadow Clock or Sundial 216
Lights 217
Hunter's Lamp 217
Woodman's Lantern 217
Camp Loom and Grass Mats 219
Navaho Loom 220
Camp Rake 222
Camp Broom 223
Building a Boat 224
A Dugout Canoe 225
Camp Horn 226
Sleep Outdoors 226
The Gee-string Camp 227
IX Signaling and Indian Signs
Sign Language 228
Picture-writing 239
Blazes and Indian Signs 245
Blazes 245
Stone Signs 247
Grass and Twig Signs 247
Smoke Signals 248
Signal by Shots 249
Special Signs 249
Weather Signals 251
Signals on the Railway 252
The Code 253
Signaling and Indian Signs-Continued
Colors 253
Hand, Flag, and Lamp Signals 253
Other Hand Signals 253
Signals by Engine Whistle 253
Air Whistle or Cord-pull 254
X Mushrooms, Fungi or Toadstools
Abundance 257
Dangers 258
Symptoms of Poisoning 258
Remedy 258
To Make Spore Prints for Study 259
Poisonous Toadstools 260
Unwholesome but Not Deadly Toadstools 265
Wholesome Toadstools 268
Uncertain Kinds 273
Cautions for the Inexperienced 175
Mushroom Growing 275
Books Recommended 275
XI Forestry
Fifty Common Forest Trees of Eastern North
America 277
Pines 277
Spruces 279
Cedars 281
Poplars 03
Walnuts 284
Birches 289
Hornbeams 291
Oaks 292
Chestnuts 297
Elms 297
Gums 302
Maples 304
Basswoods 306
Ashes 308
Books Recommended 309