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Adventure Trekking
A Handbook for Independent Travelers
by Robert Strauss
ISBN: 0898864437
ISBN-13: 9780898864434
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Published date: 1996
Size: 5.5 x 8.5 inches
Weight: 0.75 pounds
Pages: 254
Publisher's Notes
Offers first-hand information on how to prepare for a trek, the types of gear and equipment needed, and what to expect once you'er on the trail.
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Adventure Trekking: A Handbook for Independent Travelers
Strauss, Robert
Mountaineers Books. Trade PaperBack. 0898864437 A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. 1996 Mountaineers Books Trade PaperBack . Very Good. 1996. ( more information) Offered by Seashellbooks.com, Inc. (United States)
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Adventure Trekking: A Handbook for Independent Travelers
Robert Strauss
Mountaineers Books. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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Adventure Trekking: A Handbook For Independent Travelers
Strauss, Robert
Very Good; 1996. Nice, used copy with mild signs of handling - very lightly used; Softcover; The Mountaineers; Seatlle WA; First Printing; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 254 pages; , ( more information) Offered by tuckerstomes (United States)
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ADVENTURE TREKKING; A HANDBOOK FOR INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS
Strauss, Robert
Seattle: Mountaineers Books, 1996. 254pp. Indexed. Reading resources. Photos. Multiple Copies may be available.. Soft Cover. Very Fine/No Dust Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Artis Books & Antiques (United States)
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Adventure Trekking, a Handbook for Independent Travelers
Strauss, Robert
Seattle: The Mountaineers Books, 1996 A concise handbook for backpacking, hiking, travelling, camping: How to prepare for a hike; types of gear to take along; what to expect; surviving cultural differences; minimum impact tourism and trekking - how to tread lightly; worldwide coverage of choice trekking destinations; high-tech information on using the Internet and Global Positioning Systems (GPS); comprehensive appendices for international travel, trekking contacts and resources. Maps and over 50 b/w photographs. 254pp. Please contact the bookseller directly for a correct postage quote.. Soft Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Kay's Secondhand Books and Sheet Music (Australia)
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