Velyka hra: hutirka pro ideiu i metodu plstuvannia = The great game: campfire - yarns on the idea and method of scouting
Munich: Plastove Vyd-vo “Molode Zhyttia”, 1948. Pictorial cover. Item #805
Book measures: 21cm. 67 pages: illustrations, plates.Text in Ukrainian. Supplement to Ukrainian magazine for boy and girl scouts “Molode Zhyttia” [Young Life]. Authorisation No. UNDP 223, from 11 March 1948, Civil Affairs Devision EUCOM. Cover design by Robert Lisovskyi. Graphics in text by S. Sudomora. One of 3000 copies. A very good copy with light wear to the cover.
The initial edition of this book emerged in the aftermath of the tumultuous Second World War, a period of profound global tragedy. During this time, a significant portion of Ukrainians found themselves separated from their homeland, residing in camps for displaced persons, facing an uncertain future with no concrete blueprint for a structured social and economic existence infused with Ukrainian identity and hope. For the Plast Ukrainian Youth Association, these years marked a period of rejuvenation, reorganization, and relentless progress. In the eyes of the author, this book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the scouting concept and its methodology. It aspires to serve as a source of inspiration for delving deeper into the essence of scouting, fostering an understanding of the "philosophy of life" inherent in scouting, and highlighting its role in the personal and societal life of a scout.
Robert Lisovskyi (1893 – 1982) was a prominent Ukrainian artist and graphic designer, influenced by Mykhailo Boychuk and Heorhiy Narbut. He excelled in a wide array of graphic arts, including printmaking, book illustration, decorative and applied arts, scenography, and design. Notably, he is recognized for crafting iconic logos, such as those for the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists and Lufthansa's distinctive crane. Additionally, Lisovskyi served as the head of the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain during his distinguished career.
Yurii Starosolsky (1907–1991) was a notable Ukrainian lawyer and civic activist, born in Lviv. He graduated from Lviv University's law faculty in 1931, practiced law, and earned his doctorate from the Ukrainian Free University in Prague (1940). After World War II, he immigrated to the United States in 1950. He obtained an MA in political science from the American University in Washington, DC (1953) and taught about the Soviet social and political system. Starosolsky was a prominent figure in the Ukrainian Catholic community in the U.S. and served as the head of the Washington branch of the Ukrainian Catholic University in Rome. He also held the position of nachalnyi plastun (Head Scout) of the Plast Ukrainian Youth Association in 1972 and authored several law-related textbooks and writings.
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