Basic Illustrated Canoeing Contributor(s): Jacobson, Cliff (Author), Levin, Lon (Author) |
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ISBN: 0762747595 ISBN-13: 9780762747597 Publisher: Falcon Press Publishing OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2008 Annotation: 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. BASIC ILLUSTRATED CANOEING
Tell a good canoe from a bad one Select canoe accessories, including paddles, PFDs, and portage yokes Customize your canoe for greater comfort and safety Lift, portage and transport your canoe with ease (there are tricks!) Master basic paddling strokes and confidently maneuver your canoe in currents Rescue yourself or a friend after capsizing and avoid making dangerous mistakes Choose a safe course through whitewater and currents Cliff Jacobson is one of North America's most respected outdoors writers and wilderness canoe guides. He is a retired environmental science teacher, an outdoors skills instructor, a canoeing and camping consultant, and the author of more than a dozen top-selling books on canoeing and camping. He is a recipient of the American Canoe Association's prestigious Legends of Paddling Award and a member of the ACA Hall of Fame.
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Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Canoeing |
Dewey: 797.122 |
LCCN: 2007049917 |
Series: Basic Illustrated |
Physical Information: 0.26" H x 6.06" W x 8.93" (0.48 lbs) 96 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Jacobson, Cliff: - Cliff Jacobson is one of North America's most respected outdoors writers and wilderness canoe guides. He is a canoeing consultant and the author of more than a dozen top-selling books on camping and canoeing. He lives in River Falls, Wisconsin. |