Berkeley, CA: Wilderness Press, 1996. 168 pp, 8vo (8 15/16" H). B&w photographs, drawings. "A complete guide to the hiking possibilities and beauties of the desert (in the southwestern United States), (this book) addresses the fears and the myths that surround the land of sun and sand. It discusses the special clothing and equipment hikers need for safety and comfort, and covers the critical need for water in desert hiking, with tips on where to find it. It also introduces you to the many cacti and the marvelous animals that creep, crawl, or soar over the arid wilderness." Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - very minor rubbing, small sticker removal mark on rear barcode. . Third Edition, Second Printing.. Soft Cover. Very Good+.

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Bookseller: Capricorn Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 22123
Title: DESERT HIKING. THIRD EDITION.
Author: Ganci, Dave
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Very Good+
Edition: Third Edition, Second Printing.
ISBN 10: 0899971687
ISBN 13: 9780899971681
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Place of Publication: Berkeley, CA
Date Published: 1996
Keywords: Hiking, Hikes, Desert, Survival, Southwestern United States, Backpacking, Clothing, Equipment, Cooking, Water, Mountains, First Aid, Camping, Techniques, Planning, Weaver's Needle, Freemont Saddle, Peralta Campground, Snakes, National Wildlife Range,
Bookseller catalogs: Natural History; Sports; American History & Travel;

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Welcome to Capricorn Books. We offer a wide range of used, out-of-print and antiquarian books in most subjects, for readers and collectors alike. Our business opened in 1995, and has been selling on the internet since 1999. We have a general stock with larger catalogues being History & Travel, Military History, Children's, Art & Antiques and Canadiana. All orders are processed promptly. Our goal is to ship your book(s) within 24 hours and notify you when we have done so - we always try to keep you informed. Enjoy your visit!

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Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:

Good+: A term used to denote a condition a slight grade better than Good.
Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Tight: Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.