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Basic Illustrated Map and Compass
Contributor(s): Jacobson, Cliff (Author), Levin, Lon (Author)
ISBN: 0762747625     ISBN-13: 9780762747627
Publisher: Falcon Press Publishing
OUR PRICE:   $13.46  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: April 2008
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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


Discover techniques for:


Choosing and using the right type of compass


Using a map and compass in concert with a GPS receiver

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.