Quote of the day
I wish my deadly foe, no worse
Than want of friends, and empty purse.
Daniel Carter Beard
Born: June 21, 1850
Died: June 11, 1941 (aged 90)
Bio: Daniel Carter "Uncle Dan" Beard was an American illustrator, author, youth leader, and social reformer who founded the Sons of Daniel Boone in 1905, which Beard later merged with the Boy Scouts of America.
Known for:
- The American Boy's Handy Book (1882)
- Shelters, shacks, and shanties (1920)
- Camp-lore and woodcraft
- The Field and Forest Handy Book (1906)
- The Outdoor Handy Book (1900)