February 22nd

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Scouting & conservation | Baden Powell

Today – February 22nd –  is the birthday (Founders Day ) of Baden Powell of Gillwell , or “BP” for short. Lord Baden-Powell (1857-1941) was a British general and founder of the modern Scouting movement. Baden-Powell became a national hero during the Boer war of 1899-1900 when, with a small garrison, he commanded the defence of Mafeking. During the Boer War, Baden-Powell wrote “A Guide to Scouting”. This was published in 1908 and was a best-seller. Initially meant for military...