A short biography of the Englishman who explored areas of America, made attempts to establish an English colony on Roanoke Island, and led expeditions to search for gold in South America.
Twenty-six tales from the folklore of such islands as Sumatra, Java, and the Celebes, telling of the origins of many of their people's beliefs and names for local geography.
Describes Juliette Low's introduction to England's Girl Guides, which inspired her to begin a Girl Scout movement in the United States; and tells of the growth of scouting around the world, including the Brownie movement, "Our Chalet," and Roundup.
