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.