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Author: Bjorn Kjellstrom
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Published: 2011-11-01
Total Pages: 189
ISBN-13: 1447493079
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMany of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Author: Björn Kjellström
Publisher: Wiley + ORM
Published: 2009-11-10
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13: 0470508582
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis classic map and compass navigation guide—newly revised for the age of GPS—offers a clear and concise master class on the art of orienteering. GPS devices are great, but they can break, get lost, or easily be hampered by weather conditions, making basic map and compass skills essential for anyone who spends time outdoors. This popular, easy-to-use orienteering handbook has been helping people find their way for more than fifty years. Now updated to include information on GPS as well as current Web sites, references, sources, and photographs, Be Expert with Map and Compass remains the book of choice for professional outdoorsmen and novice orienteers, as well as teachers, scout leaders, recreational hikers, hunters, and others around the world. Coverage includes understanding map symbols; traveling by map alone, by compass alone, or by map and compass together; finding bearings; sketching maps; and traveling in the wilderness. If you want to feel at home in the wilderness, this updated guide is an indispensable reference.
Author: June Fleming
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 9780898867855
DOWNLOAD EBOOK-- Features many new charts and illustrations -- New contact information for purchasing maps in the U.S. and Canada This tried-and-true guide teaches practical skills for navigating in the wilderness: reading maps; determining "true" directions following
Author: Michael Hodgson
Publisher: Brunton Company
Published: 2000-09
Total Pages: 162
ISBN-13: 9781570340437
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Harold Gatty
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 1998-12-23
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 9780486406138
DOWNLOAD EBOOKShows how to determine locations in the wilderness, in a desert, in snow-covered areas, and on the ocean, applying methods used by aboriginal peoples and early explorers
Author: Steve Boga
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13: 9780811728706
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes the skills needed to compete in this outdoor sport, including map reading, navigating with a compass, and physical fitness, and shares quizzes, exercises, and strategies.
Author: Bob Burns
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 141
ISBN-13: 9780898869538
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA classic navigation tool returns, newly updated to reflect the latest advances in GPS technology and including everything a modern explorer of all skill levels needs to know about path finding, compasses, maps, and more. Original.
Author: Henry D Bridges
Publisher: Admore Publishing
Published: 2021-06-03
Total Pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9783967720785
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe fantastic little guide to learning how to use a compass! Today, we primarily use these tiny computers called cellphones that fit in our pockets to help us navigate. It's never been easier to know exactly where you are and find a route to where you want to go. Still, these fancy computers can have their fair share of problems. Batteries run out of charge, GPS lose signal outside of cities, and they can run out of data... This is where this fantastic yet simple tool comes in handy. Yup. You guessed it... a compass! Although we rarely use this awesome little gadget nowadays, it truly changed the world. Best of all, a compass can always be relied on to help you find your way around no matter where you are! This creative guide has everything to help the little explorer in your life learn how to use a compass. Learn the How-To's and become an expert navigator. The exciting history of this magical device. Compass anatomy explained. Filled with helpful tips, tricks, and interesting facts. Suitable for young and old explorers ages 10 and up. Learning how to use a compass is incredibly helpful, even today. It's also tons of fun as you get to experience the outdoors and learn in a creative way. So treat the adventurer in your life (big or small), and grab this fun guide now!
Author: Bjorn Kjellstrom
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 1994-06-24
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780020292654
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Required reading for the beginner in map and compass work, as well as for those interested in serious Orienteering. In simple, clear, concise terms the basics of map and compass work are described and illustrated." —George T. Hamilton, Appalachia This new, enlarged edition of Be Expert with Map & Compass includes everything the beginner needs to know about the increasingly popular sport of Orienteering: understanding map symbols; traveling by map alone, by compass alone, or by map and compass together; finding bearings; sketching maps; and traveling in the wilderness. Other updated sections cover competitive Orienteering, how to join an Orienteering event or organize your own, and useful hints for competitive and wilderness Orienteering. In addition to the revisions throughout, the author has interspersed the text with reminiscences of his more than fifty years of experience with map and compass. Drawing crowds of 25,000 participants at international events, the sport of Orienteering is more popular than ever. The Orienteering world championships were held in the United States for the first time in 1993. For Orienteers and scouts, avid outdoorspeople, and anyone who wants to feel more comfortable in the wilderness, this updated guide is an indispensable reference.
Author: Björn Kjellström
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Published: 1975
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