FOURTH EDITION (1967-1977)

Edition Notes: “Boy Scouts of America” appears on the cover for the first time since 1946. 194 pages, 5 3/8” x 8”. Illustrations were two color sketches in various colors with black.

Historical Notes: Several major changes to the Cub Scouting program required a new handbook, especially a realignment of Cub Scout entrance requirements to grade level rather than age. That meant boys slightly less than 7 1/2 could become Cub Scouts, and required a further revision of the reading level of the text. A note in the parent’s supplement advised that some boys could not read well enough to understand the book without some assistance. In 1974 Bobcat became a rank for the first time.

Quote:  Akela was the big Chief of the Webelos. Tall, straight as an arrow, swift as an antelope, brave as a lion. He was fierce to an enemy but kind to a brother. His father was the son of the sun. His totem, the Arrow of Light.