L Roebuck
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Post by L Roebuck on Aug 11, 2006 8:16:48 GMT -5
Has anyone read this book? Is so would you care to give a caver review of the book?
"Cave Exploring," by Paul Burger Paperback: First: 119 pages Publisher: Falcon Press Publishing Company (Apr 2006) ISBN: 0762725605
Cave Exploring: The Definitive Guide to Caving Technique, Safety, Gear, and Trip Leadership FROM THE PUBLISHER 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 an indispensable resource for anyone interested in caves and cave exploration.
SYNOPSIS A thorough introduction to speleology, the exploration and study of caves.
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