Robert Baden-Powell was born on February 22, 1857, in London, England. A renowned British Army officer and founder of the Scout Movement, he is celebrated for his leadership in outdoor skills, leadership training, and youth development. Baden-Powell's pioneering efforts in promoting outdoor education and community service have left a lasting legacy worldwide.
Personal Name: Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell
"An older book for a younger audience, this charming volume was written by a British military hero during the first years of World War I. Baden-Powell, who founded the Boy Scouts, relates such espionage basics as disguise, hiding messages in innocuous objects, creating diversions, escaping capture, and other maneuvers"--