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by Ernest Thompson Seton

Without breaking forestry laws, build a usable log cabin, with walls plumb and true and rain-proof, at least 6 x 8 feet in size, for coup. In addition, build a fireplace that will draw, opening to be not less than 24 x 24 inches and 16 inches deep, for grand coup.

Make a rain-proof shelter other than the above, of wildwood material, at least 6 x 8 feet in size, 3 times for actual service, for coup. If equipped with windproof walls and wildwood bed, suitable for 2 or more campers, grand coup.

Make a 2-man tent or an 8-foot teepee or better, from cloth dyed and waterproofed by self, for coup. In addition, set up alone a 2-man tent with walls taut, sides true, bottom pegged and trenches dug, 20 times, for grand coup.

Make a miniature teepee according to directions in Totem Board. Make a miniature Council Ring, according to directions in Totem Board. Either for coup; both for grand coup.

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