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Hawkins, Pete

 
9781852845988: Map and Compass: The Art of Navigation

Synopsis

A comprehensive guide to navigation with a map and compass providing training on how to read a map and how to use a compass as well as more advanced techniques. Also features information on GPS and digital mapping methods. This book will be helpful whether you don't understand grid references or want to improve your night navigation.

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À propos de l'auteur

Pete Hawkins trained as a geography teacher and taught in schools for a year before escaping to the Peak National Park’s Environmental Centre for an outdoor job.  As a navigation instructor he has taught both beginners how to read a map and compass and the more experienced how to hone their navigation skills.  He runs the Silva-sponsored Silva Navigation School from his Peak District home.

He has written for a variety of outdoor magazines, has worked for the BBC as a local radio reporter and leads walking holidays both at home and around the world.

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A comprehensive guide to navigation with a map and compass providing training on how to read a map and how to use a compass as well as more advanced techniques. Also features information on GPS and digital mapping methods. This book will be helpful whether you don't understand grid references or want to improve your night navigation.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.