Cave Exploring : The Definitive Guide to Caving Technique, Safety, Gear, and Trip Leadership by Paul Burger (2006, Perfect)

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PublisherGlobe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-100762725605
ISBN-139780762725601
eBay Product ID (ePID)5924271

Product Key Features

Book TitleCave Exploring : the Definitive Guide to Caving Technique, Safety, Gear, and Trip Leadership
Number of Pages128 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2006
TopicCaving, General, Mountaineering, Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Geography
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Sports & Recreation, Juvenile Nonfiction
AuthorPaul Burger
Book SeriesA Falcon Guide Ser.
FormatPerfect

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight8 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-035913
Table Of Content(1) An Introduction to Caving (2) Caving Basics (3) Horizontal Caving (4) Caving Hazards (5) Wet Caving (6) Trip Organization and Leadership (7) Advanced Caving (8) Glossary of Caving Terms (9) Additional Resources (10) Index
SynopsisThe mysterious world of caves has held our attention since Pleistocene people first painted the walls of Lascaux. In this book, veteran caver Jill Florio teaches a complete course in speleology - the exploration and study of caves., This intructional guide to cave exploring will help readers select the right gear for a caving expedition and understand the proper techniques for exploring safely and with minimal impact. Cave Exploring also discusses the very important topic of trip leadership, something most other caving books give only passing treatment to if any at all., The mysterious world of caves has held our attention since Pleistocene people first painted the walls of Lascaux. In this book, veteran caver Jill Florio teaches a complete course in speleology - the exploration and study of caves. The reader will learn about the history of cave exploration; the geology of caves and the spectacular rock formations that are sometimes found in them; caving gear; general and specialized caving techniques; risks and safety measures; and surveying and mapping of caves. This is a useful resource for anyone interested in caves and cave exploration.
LC Classification NumberGV200.62

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