Status Updates From The Book of Woodcraft and I...

Seems the caption for identifying two different types of notable North American birds have been reversed.

Some of the stuff about Native American cultures, woodcraft, and the Boy Scout Culture is fascinating. It gets a bit better as if you can get past some of the content that really hasn't aged well.

These final stories of the battles showed the swiftness and how hard it was to catch and kill the Cheyennes band. Even after weeks of fighting and low supplies, they were able to hold their ground with determination and honor for their band against the American troops.

Historical stories of the American atrocities against the Indians.

"The wise man will not hurt his mind for the passing pleasure of the body." - Teachings of Wabasha I.
"Silence is the cornerstone of character." - The Indian Silence, pg 491
The Story of No-Heart was also pretty great to see their way of life and how they interact with enemy tribes. And Tecumseh is a revered chief who was very mighty yet kind and loving. These stories provide insight into their character.

reading about teepees and their different types and also furnitures that they would build and their art and designs on them

Learning about many trees. After each chapter Seton puts helpful resources that you can look further into.

Learned about multiple animal tracks like dogs, cats, wolf, foxes, deer and some tricks to follow them. Also started the chapter on toadstools and ways to identify their edibility/poison by putting them gill down onto a paper and covered with a bowl for 8-10 hours to check their spores.

Read about medicinal plants and uses. As well as some common birds "that every boy should know."

Seton says that camping should always be refreshing for the soul. You should not come back dying of hunger or suffering from bad sleep if camping in the correct way. Make an effort to setup a comfortable camp and cook proper meals.

The proverbs were great survival tips. Will need to go over them again.