Basic Illustrated Map and Compass [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Cliff Jacobson; Lon Levin

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ISBN 10: 0762747625 ISBN 13: 9780762747627

Casa editrice: Falcon Guides, 2008

Riassunto

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.

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Informazioni sull?autore

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.

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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.

Discover how to:

• Choose and use the right type of compass

• Use a map and compass in concert with a GPS receiver

• Read and understand contour lines and other map features

• Plot a course and find your way through the wilderness

• Use the stars to navigate rivers, streams, and trails at night

• Find and order the maps you need
  

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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.

Discover how to:

• Choose and use the right type of compass

• Use a map and compass in concert with a GPS receiver

• Read and understand contour lines and other map features

• Plot a course and find your way through the wilderness

• Use the stars to navigate rivers, streams, and trails at night

• Find and order the maps you need
  

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Falcon Guides
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0762747625
• ISBN 13: 9780762747627
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 96
• Redattore: Cliff Jacobson
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: Simon and Schuster Netherlands BV; info@simonandschuster.nl; ; Herculesplein 96; Utrecht; 3584 AA; Paesi Bassi