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Boy Scouts of America – Merit Badge Series (3 Booklets): Rowing, Cooking, Forestry - A vintage set of three original booklets from the Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Series, each dedicated to a specific scouting skill, richly illustrated and filled with practical knowledge as it was taught to young scouts in mid-20th century America. A valuable collectible for lovers of scouting history, Americana, or outdoor education.  1. Rowing (1969 edition) – 43 pages A concise manual covering rowing techniques, safety guidelines, boat maintenance, and water navigation. Includes illustrations and diagrams. Softcover, clean copy.  2. Cooking (1970 edition) – 95 pages Extensive and detailed. Offers a complete guide to outdoor and indoor cooking, nutrition, food storage, menu planning, fire-building, and campfire cooking techniques. Profusely illustrated. Softcover, excellent structure.  3. Forestry (1956 edition) – 87 pages An early and educationally rich guide to forestry, including tree identification, conservation principles, forest management, and soil protection. Includes period illustrations and terminology. A rare edition in good condition for its age. Condition: All three booklets are in overall good vintage condition with only light signs of use. No missing pages. The bindings are solid, and text is fully legible. Some age-related discoloration and minor creasing may be present, especially on the 1956 Forestry booklet. Dimensions: Each approx. 14 x 21 cm (5.5 x 8.25 in) Language: English Publisher: Boy Scouts of America, New Brunswick, New Jersey An excellent and nostalgic trio, perfect for collectors of scouting memorabilia or those interested in mid-century American educational methods.