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100	1		_aRinehart, Mary Roberts, _d1876-1958
245	1	0	_aWhy I Believe in Scouting for Girls
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-03-25
508			_aProduced by David Edwards, Marcia Brooks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works put online by Harvard University Library's Open Collections Program, Women Working 1800 - 1930)
520			_a"Why I Believe in Scouting for Girls" by Mary Roberts Rinehart is a persuasive essay written during the early 20th century. The book articulates the author’s belief in the Girl Scouts movement as a vital outlet for young girls, addressing their unique developmental needs. Rinehart argues for the importance of organized play and responsible activities for girls transitioning from childhood to young womanhood. In this work, Rinehart discusses the challenges faced by adolescent girls, including feelings of isolation and the lack of meaningful engagement in their lives. She emphasizes that girls are naturally idealistic and possess a potent desire for purpose and belonging. Through scouting, Rinehart believes girls can channel their enthusiasm into learning valuable life skills and fostering attributes such as honesty, loyalty, and physical vigor. By advocating for participation in the Girl Scouts, Rinehart calls for the creation of opportunities that empower girls, guiding them to become healthy, responsible future citizens and mothers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aGirl Scouts
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28406
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