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(Boy Scouts of America / Scouting America)

3rd Edition—Fieldbook (1984-2004)

This edition switches to full-color photos as well as line drawings. This book includes major emphasis on low-impact camping, and includes up-to-date information on technology and techniques.
3rd Edition

3rd Edition Summary and Printing History

title from title page—Fieldbook
author uncertain
cover is color painting of older Scout with staff and scenes of rappelling, skiing, cycling, canoeing, by Jeff Segler
1984-2004 (20 years)
?? copies printed
size 137x203x23 mm (5-3/8x8")
?? printings (I haven't kept up with different printings; any information you have is welcome):
—1st printing (1984 and following, ?? copies)—630 numbered pages

Actual 3rd Edition Table of Contents

I. PREPARING FOR OUTINGS
1. Reducing Our Impact
2. Hiking
3. Backcountry Navigation
4. Gearing Up
5. Making Equipment
6. Camping Know-How
7. Stoves and Fires
8. Trail Menus and Cooking
9. Becoming Fit
10. Outdoor Safety
11. Outdoor First Aid
12. Survival Preparedness
13. Swimming and Lifesaving
14. Where To Go
15. Planning
II. OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
16. Backpacking
17. Canoeing
18. Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking
19. Riding and Packing
20. Winter Camping
21. Cross-Country Skiing
22. Snowshoeing
23. Mountain Hiking and Climbing
24. Mountaineering and Technical Climbing
25. Caving
26. Wilderness Search and Rescue
27. Fishing
28. Bicycling
29. Outdoor and Nature Photography
30. Trail Building and Maintenance
III. APPRECIATING OUR ENVIRONMENT
31. Understanding Nature
32. Observing Nature
33. The Earth
34. Weather
35. Plants
36. Wildlife and Fish
37. The Night Sky
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF PEOPLE QUOTED
PHOTO CREDITS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
TRIP LOG