Rebels from West Point: The 306 U.S. Military Academy Graduates Who Led the Confederate Army - Tapa blanda

Orienteering is a sport that combines a variety of physical and mental skills and appeals to people of all ages and fitness levels. In this introductory guide, four well-known competitors explain why they love the sport. The book explains the different levels of events -- cross-country, score, relay, and night orienteering -- for the novice and the advanced athlete. Perfect for the beginner, this book covers every basic detail, from what to wear to how to read a map, use a compass, and cope with different terrain. Covered are the four different types of orienteering recognized by the International Orienteering Federation: foot, ski, mountain bike, and trail orienteering. The book is comprehensively illustrated with maps, map symbols, and full-color photographs. A helpful and inspiring guide for anyone who wants to take up this fascinating sport.

Gerard A. Patterson is an extremely prolific author of the American Civil War. Books to his credit include: From Blue to Gray: The Life of Confederate General Cadmus M. Wilcox; Justice or Atrocity: Gen. George E. Pickett and the Kinston; N.C. Hangings; and Debris of Battle: The Wounded of Gettysburg. He has also contributed more than thirty articles to Civil War Times Illustrated and American History.