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The King of Scouts: The Daring Life of Frederick Burnham

The King of Scouts: The Daring Life of Frederick Burnham

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Apr 19, 2025
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Frederick Burnham was the most decorated American to serve in the Boer War and once dined with Queen Victoria. An explorer, war hero, oil tycoon, and the spiritual father of the Boy Scouts, Burnham’s life reads like an epic adventure novel. Let’s explore the incredible journey of one of the most fascinating frontiersmen of the 19th and early 20th centur…

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