Map and Compass - The Art of Navigation

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Contents
Sample Route
Availability
Reprinted
Cover
Paperback - Laminated
Published
27 May 2011
Edition
First
ISBN
9781852843946
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ISBN (10)
1852843942
Size
21.6 x 13.8 x 1.1cm
Weight
290g
Pages
160
No. Maps
0
No. Photos
79
Originally Published
1 Jan 2004

Map and Compass

The Art of Navigation by Pete Hawkins

Guide to the art of navigation from map and compass to GPS. For complete novices and experienced hillwalkers. Explains the different tools available to help you find your way. Fully illustrated with the author’s own photographs and OS and other mapping. Appendices outlining further practice techniques and useful sources of information. More...

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Seasons

Year-round.

Difficulty

Covers the art of navigation from basic techniques to advanced skills.
 
 

Preface     

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     
Appendix B: Chapter 8 – What do we Mean by a Bearing? Table Results
   
Index     

 
 
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