Author: Harold Gatty Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 9780486406138 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 324
Book Description
Shows 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: Bob Burns Publisher: The Mountaineers Books ISBN: 9780898869538 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 141
Book Description
A 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: Don Geary Publisher: Stackpole Books ISBN: 9780811725910 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 164
Book Description
Guide to safe exploration of the wilderness, with instructions for using a compass, reading maps, planning an outing, navagating in the field, and understanding the weather.
Author: Mark Lattanzi Publisher: ISBN: 9780473386771 Category : Adventure racing Languages : en Pages : 275
Book Description
Want to learn how to hike in the woods and not get lost? Or perhaps you want to compete in a local orienteering event? Maybe you aspire to do the 10-day Eco-Challenge race? Squiggly Lines is a full-color book about map and compass navigation with a focus on adventure racing. The book is almost 300 pages and has over 150 example maps and figures and almost 100 navigation exercises. You will learn: to read and understand topo(graphic) and other maps to use a compass to locate yourself in the wild to take and follow a compass bearing to a particular destination Plus, Squiggly Lines has some great adventure race stories from around the globe by its author. Reading Squiggly Lines may not prevent you from getting lost, but it will certainly help you find yourself!
Author: Bjorn Kjellstrom Publisher: Read Books Ltd ISBN: 1447493079 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 189
Book Description
Many 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: Rebecca E. Hirsch Publisher: Lerner Digital ™ ISBN: 1512485675 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 40
Book Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Ever wonder what the capital of Alaska is? Or how many states share a border with New York? Political maps show state and national boundaries. They include major cities and places created by people. But how do you use political maps? And what map features help you answer geographical questions? Read on to become a map genius!
Author: Jay Cassell Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1628735589 Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 937
Book Description
Being a homesteader today may seem difficult; the world is full of so many gadgets and conveniences, many of which most of us consider necessary to live a full and happy life. In this collection, edited and arranged by Jay Cassell, you’ll see that going off the grid, adapting to your surroundings, and depending on yourself and your land is really not as challenging as one may think. With the information and tips you learn in this book, you’ll easily find success as a modern-day homesteader. The essays featured in The Ultimate Guide to Self-Reliant Living were written by some of today’s most respected outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen, nature enthusiasts, agricultural professionals, and successful homesteaders. Through the information on these pages, you will learn the best techniques and approaches concerning: Hunting, fishing, and trapping Foraging Growing and preparing your own food Animal husbandry Living off the grid Building barns and outbuildings Green living Country skills Alternative energy, such as solar panels and windmills Primitive survival skills, such as making fires and finding shelter
Author: Harold Gatty
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Author: Bjorn Kjellstrom
Author: Rebecca E. Hirsch
Author: Jay Cassell
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