The Complete Practical Guide To Camping hiking and Wilderness Skills : Experience the great outdoors in comfort and safety, from planning a trip to map-reading and setting up camp

Peter G. Drake

ISBN 10: 1844774589 / ISBN 13: 9781844774586

Published by Hermes House, 2095

About this Item

Book condition is fine. Soft cover. 1st edition. No dust jacket. Book boards clean front and back. Book block clean. Spine intact. Text body clean. Overall an excellent and neat copy. A Comprehensive reference manual on the knowledge and skills needed to live and travel outdoors successfully and safely. Gives authoritative advice on camping practicalities, including clothing and equipment, how to use maps and compass, and how to choose a camp-site, put up tents and build camp fires. Presents detailed information on all forms of wilderness travel, including walking, cycling, touring in a kayak ir canoe, touring on horseback, travelling with pack animals, with vehicles, and on public transport. Illustrated with over 800 full colour photographs, including clear step by step sequence for key skills and techniques. Packed with practical tip from a highly experienced expedition leader.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Practical Guide To Camping hiking and Wilderness Skills : Experience the great outdoors in comfort and safety, from planning a trip to map-reading and setting up camp
• Publisher: Hermes House
• Publication Date: 2095
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844774589
• ISBN 13: 9781844774586
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis

Comprehansive guide on the knowledge and skills needed to live and travel outdoors safely and successfully. Gives advice on camping, map reading, wilderness travel, clothing and equipment. Lots of practical tips from an experienced expedition leader.

About the Author

Peter G. Drake has led or been a member of 36 expeditions, visiting 55 countries in five continents. He has driven overland from the UK to Nepal to climb in the Himalayas, has twice crossed the Sahara to the River Niger, and has followed the Nile route south to East Africa.