this is a paperback publication titled " handbook for boys - boy scouts of america " this is dated 1948 and has 566 pages packed with information and black and white pictures . some of the contents include, signs of a scout, our flag, the scouting trail, playing the game of scouting, wildlife and woodlore, tracking and stalking, the woodman's tools, handicraft, signaling, and more ! this publication is in used condition with a few age marks and some page creasing at the back . the first page has some previous owners names and addresses. pages are nice and tight and the covers are in nice used condition. please look at all the pictures !