Daniel Carter Beard

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Daniel Carter Beard


Born
in Cincinnati, Ohio, The United States
June 21, 1850

Died
June 11, 1941


In 1905, writer and illustrator Daniel Carter Beard, known as "Dan," founded the sons of Daniel Boone, who in 1910 merged with the newly formed Boy Scouts of America.

"Uncle Dan" Beard, author, led youth and society later.

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The American Boy's Handy Book

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Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties

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The Field and Forest Handy ...

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The Book of Camp-Lore and W...

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The Black Wolf Pack

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Boat-Building and Boating

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Do It Yourself Bushcraft: A...

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Shelters, Shacks and Shanties

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The Outdoor Handy Book: For...

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“Each camp will offer problems of its own, problems which add much to the interest and pleasure of camp making.”
Daniel Carter Beard, Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties: A Guide to Building Shelters in the Wilderness

“Shelters adapted to conditions. The beaver-mat and the fagot shack.”
Daniel Carter Beard, Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties: A Guide to Building Shelters in the Wilderness

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