Description
Book SynopsisA comprehensive guidebook to navigation with a map and compass. The book covers both map reading and compass use for beginners and techniques for advanced map readers looking to improve their skills.
Chapters cover understanding a map, grid references, contours, taking bearings, walking with a compass, timing and pacing, what to do when you get lost and navigating abroad.
- Plenty of illustrative map extracts, graphics and diagrams
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Advanced techniques for night and poor visibility navigation
- Advice on GPS and digital mapping technologies
Table of ContentsPreface to the second edition Chapter 1: Why Learn to Navigate? Chapter 2: Introducing the Map Chapter 3: Map Detail Chapter 4: Grid Lines and References Chapter 5: Understanding Contours Chapter 6: Planning Your Walks Chapter 7: Introducing the Compass Chapter 8: What do we Mean by a Bearing? Chapter 9: Walking with Your Compass Chapter 10: Timing, Pacing and Other Techniques Chapter 11: On Getting Lost! Chapter 12: Rain, Mist and Darkness Chapter 13: Navigating Abroad Chapter 14: GPSs and Other Technology Chapter 15: Further Practice Appendix A: Useful Addresses Index
