Basic Illustrated Map and Compass Contributor(s): Jacobson, Cliff (Author), Levin, Lon (Author) |
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ISBN: 0762747625 ISBN-13: 9780762747627 Publisher: Falcon Press Publishing OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2008 Annotation: Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows you what you need to know. BASIC ILLUSTRATED MAP AND COMPASS
Reading and understanding contour lines and other map features Plotting a course and finding your way through the wilderness Using the stars to navigate rivers, streams, and trails at night Finding and ordering the maps you need Cliff Jacobson is one of North America's most respected outdoors writers and wilderness canoe guides. His experiences as a professional outfitter and canoeing consultant have resulted in more than a dozen top-selling books on camping, canoeing, navigation, and outdoor skills. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Travel | Reference - General - Transportation | Navigation - Reference | Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps (see Also Travel - Maps & Road Atlases) |
Dewey: 796 |
LCCN: 2007049920 |
Series: Basic Illustrated |
Physical Information: 0.27" H x 6.1" W x 8.9" (0.47 lbs) 96 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: BASIC ILLUSTRATED MAP AND COMPASSWilderness guide Cliff Jacobson created the map and compass curriculum for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and here he shows easy-to-follow steps on choosing a compass, reading contour lines and other map features, using them in concert with a GPS receiver, plotting a course in the wilderness, navigating at night by the stars, and much more. |
Contributor Bio(s): Jacobson, Cliff: - Cliff Jacobson is one of North America's most respected outdoors writers and wilderness canoe guides. He is a canoeing consultant and the author of more than a dozen top-selling books on camping and canoeing. He lives in River Falls, Wisconsin. |