TENTH EDITION HANDBOOKS
PICTURES WITH GREEN CAPTIONS ENLARGE WHEN CLICKED
1989 1990-1998 Hardbound Ed 1990 Presidential Ed
The Tenth Edition Handbook

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Printing: 3,150,000 Copies / Pages: 662
Cover Art: Photomontage
Author: Robert Birkby

The jumbo 10th Edition, written by Bob Birkby, sparkled with full-color photos and drawings. Camp stoves and ideas for low-impact camping appeared for the first time, and sunscreen was recommended for outdoorsmen with fair skin.  There was even a suggestion to take an umbrella along on a hike: It fits nicely in a pack and can be used as a sunshade if it doesn't rain.  Whoever said Boy Scouts resist change?

The photographic cover has started a new trend.  What will the next change be?
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