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The Ultimate Desert Handbook : A Manual for Desert Hikers, Campers and Travelers by G. Mark Johnson (2003, Trade Paperback)

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Discover the joys of desert camping, hiking, and travel Harsh, yet hauntingly beautiful; arid, yet teeming with life; inhospitable, yet profoundly peaceful--the earth's deserts beckon the poet and the backpacker, the artist and the adventurer. If you're heading into the desert, however, you should know what to expect, what to look for, and how to withstand extreme desert conditions. Richly illustrated with photographs and drawings, The Ultimate Desert Handbook is your complete guide to hiking, exploration, and survival in fascinating but unforgiving desert terrain. It gives you the crucial information you need to make the most of any desert sojourn, including detailed descriptions of North American deserts, their plants and wildlife, and their distinctive geological features. You'll also find the most comprehensive tutorial on desert navigation ever published and expert advice on equipment, safety, and first-aid techniques. You'll learn how to: Select the perfect desert campsite Manage your water supply Share the landscape with desert wildlife Maintain vehicles in desert conditions Protect yourself with the right clothing and equipment Be at home in a vast and elemental terrain

Product Identifiers

Publisher
McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
ISBN-10
007139303x
ISBN-13
9780071393034
eBay Product ID (ePID)
7038414695

Product Key Features

Book Title
Ultimate Desert Handbook : a Manual for Desert Hikers, Campers and Travelers
Author
G. Mark Johnson
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Outdoor Skills, General, Ecology, Camping, Hiking
Publication Year
2003
Genre
Nature, Travel, Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
304 Pages

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Item Length
9.1in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
7in
Item Weight
17.5 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Gv200.5.J65 2003
Table of Content
Chapter 1. Introduction Why the Desert? Chapter 2. The Desert World Arabian Desert; Atacama Desert; Australian Deserts; Gobi; Iranian Desert; Kalahari Desert; Kara Kum; Kyzyl Kum; Monte and Patagonian Deserts; Namib Desert; Sahara; Takla Makan Desert; Thar Desert Chapter 3. North American Deserts Sonoran Desert; Mojave Desert; Great Basin; Chihuahuan Desert; Plants and Animals of the North American Deserts Chapter 4. Water Supplies Carrying Water; Getting Water from Local Sources; Treating Groundwater; Too Much Water? The Problem of Water Intoxication Chapter 5. Starting Out U.S. Public Lands; Foreign Destinations Chapter 6. Hiking the Desert Acclimatization and Day Hiking; Planning Your Hike; Hiking Off-Trail; Rocky Trails and Desert Peaks; Canyons, Washes, Wadis, and Arroyos; Hiking Dune Desert; Quicksand; Lava Flows and Boulder Fields; Dry Lakebeds; Night Hiking; Food and Water Caches; Desert Hiking for Fun Chapter 7. Equipment Footgear; Sun Protection, Desert Clothing--and Rain Gear; Backpacks; Tents and Shelters; Sleeping Bags, Pads, and Bedrolls; Backcountry Necessities; Miscellaneous Gear Chapter 8. The Desert Camp: The Site, the Camp, Food, and Fire Choosing a Site; Keeping Clean; Food, Fires, Stoves, and Cooking Gear Chapter 9. Navigation The Importance of Learning to Navigate; Navigation Tools; Map Reading and Methods of Navigation; Distances and the Desert; Reading Sign; Navigating with Few Landmarks; GPS Navigation Chapter 10. Desert Hazards and First Aid Biting and Stinging Insects and Arachnids; Falls on Steep Terrain; People; Reptile and Animal Hazards; Weather; First Aid; Treating Injuries Chapter 11. Surviving in the Desert Getting Found; Emergency Navigation Tools; Finding Your Location in an Emergency; Getting Water; Food and Survival; Protecting Yourself Against Desert Heat and Cold; Useful Survival Gear; Survival Communications Chapter 12. Desert Transportation Animal Transport; Motorized Vehicles Chapter 13. Mountain Biking the Desert Choosing the Right Bike; Choosing the Right Tires; Riding Sandy Terrain; Night Riding; Desert Trail Hazards; Water Supplies; Clothing and Sun Protection; Navigation; Emergency Gear Chapter 14. Wildlife Observation and Desert Photography Choosing an Observation Site; Optical Equipment: Binoculars, Monoculars, and Scopes; Nighttime Observation; Desert Flowers and Plant Life; The Desert Camera Chapter 15. A Parting Word Appendix 1. Desert Questions and Answers Appendix 2. GPS and the UTM Grid Location System Appendix 3. Other Distance Estimation Methods Appendix 4. Vehicle Maintenance Checklist Appendix 5. Metric Conversion Chart Glossary Bibliography Resources Acknowledgments Index
Copyright Date
2003
Lccn
2002-156764
Dewey Decimal
613.6/9
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes

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by axet71Aug 24, 2020
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AM A LONGTIME DESERT RAT. THIS BOOK’S QUALITY , INSIGHT, USEFULNESS & CRITICAL IMPORTANCE OF ITS WELL ORGANIZED CONTENT IS SUPERB. AS A LIFETIME REFERENCE WORK ON OR INTRODUCTION TO DESERT TRAVEL, THE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE CRUCIAL TO ENJOYABLE SAFE DEEP DESERT TRAVEL WHERE COMFORT IS IFFY. MEMORIZE AND FOLLOW WHAT’S RECOMMENDED, LITERALLY. YOUR LIFE MAY DEOEND ON IT. jtf
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by bugtussel9094Dec 05, 2018
Great addition to complement an overall survival library.
Hello, The Desert Handbook has plenty of helpful advice to folks who intend on hiking or camping in a Desert environment. Also the price of the book is reasonable.
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by fawbs12acoMar 15, 2016
The Ultimate Desert Handbook
This book is just what the title suggests. Covers almost any desert activity. Highly recommended !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by hicompalex16vAug 04, 2015
good book for beginners
haven't been threw the whole book yet but i have gone threw enough to say this is a great book to get you familiarized with desert hiking. Its a good read .. i think any adventurous person would enjoy it.

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Great addition to complement an overall survival library.

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