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David and Charles was originally founded on 1st April 1960 by David St John Thomas and Charles Hadfield. It first made its name publishing titles on Britain’s canals and railways but quickly became a leader in illustrated non-fiction, publishing across numerous categories.
Publisher's Information 2009
The only book on getting the most out of a day in the hills that the keen walker will ever need. It has vital information on dealing with emergencies as well as advice on buying the best equipment, guidance on maintaining fitness and invaluable lessons in route planning and navigation. It is practical and has an appealing style with great colour photographs. It comes in a handy flexi-bound format, and is hardwearing. It is in an ideal size for a rucksack pocket.
Author Biography:
Chris Bagshaw is a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers and the Outdoor Writer's Guild, for whom he edits the quarterly newsletter, Bootprint. An experienced walker and climber himself, Chris lives near Penrith in the Lake District.
