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100 1 _aGirl Scouts of the United States of America
245 1 4 _aThe Girl Scouts: Their History and Practice
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-08-26
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Marcia Brooks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://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"The Girl Scouts: Their History and Practice" by Juliette Low is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book outlines the origins, objectives, and methods of the Girl Scouts organization, which was founded in the United States as a response to the Boy Scouts movement in England. It emphasizes the importance of character development, community service, and the role of activities that appeal to girls in fostering leadership and independence. The content focuses primarily on the establishment of the Girl Scouts, starting with its inception in 1912 and developing through its incorporation and expansion. It explains the foundational laws, promises, and standards of the organization, highlighting the significance of the patrol system in promoting cooperation and responsibility among members. Through varied, interest-driven activities, the Girl Scouts aim to equip girls with practical skills and a sense of duty to their communities. The book also explores the involvement of trained leaders and councils to support the unique needs of the girls, ultimately painting a picture of a nurturing environment that encourages personal growth and civic engagement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGirl Scouts of the United States of America
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29810
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