High adventure among the magic mountains : Philmont, the first 50 years
Minor S. Huffman ; foreword by Ben H. Love.
- Allendale, N.J. TIBS, c1988.
- xii, 281 p. ill. ; 22 cm.
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 274.
In the beginning -- The first summer -- Next two summers -- The second gift -- The new leadership -- high country happenings -- The ranch moves ahead -- A history of Rayado -- More events -- Some Cimarron history -- Scouting Paradise -- Woodbadge and training -- Philmont museum -- A period of expansion -- More action -- The advisors speak -- Program changes -- Waite Phillips -- The march ahead -- Fifty years celebrated -- Appendix.
Even if you haven't spent a moment of your life at the Philmont Scout Ranch, you'll find "High Adventure Among the Magic Mountains" most interesting and informative. It is truly a collector's prize, especially for anyone who has worn the Scout uniform. Hundreds of memories, anecdotes, adventure tales, folklore and legends surround the Philmont Ranch in the beautiful are of New Mexico. Authored by Minor S. Huffman, Sr., who was instrumental in developing this magnificent facility, this writing combines Scouting history with Indian lore--even animal stories and legends--with a masterful stroke -- Book jacket