Description: (American Illustrator, Author, and Social Reformer Who was a Pioneer of the Youth Scouting Movement)
Daniel Carter Beard was an American illustrator, author, and social reformer who played a key role in the early scouting movement. He founded the Sons of Daniel Boone in 1905, which later merged with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Beard promoted outdoor activities and practical skills for young boys, authored many books on scouting, camping, and woodcraft, and his illustrations helped popularize the scouting movement. His work had a lasting impact on youth organizations and outdoor education in the United States.