Publisher's Synopsis
A visual biography of Ernest Thompson Seton, whose ideas and energies helped found the Boy Scouts of America, which has taught millions of boys and girls to respect nature and wildlife, outdoor skills, and much more. Not only did Seton write the first Boy Scouts of America Handbook but he was also one of the world?s first conservationists, helping establish early wildlife laws in America as well as our system of national parks. He was also a respected and talented author, painter, and illustrator. Seton?s story is told with his many paintings and illustrations serving as a backdrop, as well as period photos (1900 to 1930s).
