Map Reading Made Easy

Everyone ¿ man, woman, boy and girl ought to be able to read a map correctly and quickly. An experienced map reader can visualise the country shown on a map ¿ the heights, valleys, nature of the country, etc.; can measure directions, slopes, and distances; and can gauge the suitability of different parts for different objects; and, in addiction he is master of the innumerable details shown by the conventional signs on the map. A special feature of this book is the large number of diagrams and maps, which should greatly facilitate description and understanding. Contents Include: Introduction; Conventional Signs; Relief of the Surface; Direction; Distance. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

Product details

• Authors: C. C. Esson
• Publisher: Lee Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.12.2010
• EAN: 9781446522677
• ISBN: 978-1-4465-2267-7
• No. of pages: 106
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 6 mm
• Weight: 145 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History