Using a Map & Compass

Geary, Don

ISBN 10: 081172591X / ISBN 13: 9780811725910

Published by Stackpole Books, 1995

About this Item

Trade paperback, stated first edition. (ISBN 0-8117-2591-X) Illustrated by Byron Williams. Very good tight copy, unread. There are hundreds of wilderness areas secret and special places that have not been touched by man and are visited only by the woodland creatures that inhabit them. These places still exist because no trails lead to them and most people don't know how to find them. what is needed to get to these areas are a topographical map and a compass, plus good judgement and the basic knowledge that this book provides. Once found, these areas can be appreciated for their wild beauty should be kept wild and beautiful or other adventurers to enjoy. "Using a Map & Compass" is the ideal guide to safely exploring the outdoors while preserving the natural splendor of our wilderness areas. Topics covered are: Using a Compass; Planning an Outing; Reading Maps; Navigating in the Field, and Understanding the weather. Sports.

Seller Inventory # 178b7d6caec44115ba2f29fecb9a382b

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Using a Map & Compass
• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 081172591X
• ISBN 13: 9780811725910
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • sports

About this title

Synopsis

Choosing and operating a compass, interpreting maps, navigating in the wild, and handling outdoor emergencies.

From the Back Cover

There are hundreds of wilderness areas--secret and special places--that have not been touched by man and are visited only by the woodland creatures that inhabit them. These places still exist because no trails lead to them and most people don't know how to find them.