unique service by forwarding to National Headquarters lists
of such books as in their judgment would be suitable for
EVERY BOY'S LIBRARY.

Signed

Chief Scout Executive.



ACKNOWLEDGEMENT


Acknowledgements are due to J. Harper Skillen, Stewart Flagg, George
Yardley, W.G. Wood, and E. Howe Stockwell for the use of photographs;
and to C.B. Hayward and Allan H. Seaman for the use of notes and
diaries.



[Illustration: THE NAVAL RESERVES LEAVING NEW YORK--GOING OFF IN THE
TUGBOAT TO MAN THE "YANKEE".]





THIS BOOK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED BY

RUSSELL DOUBLEDAY