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Whichever way you travel-whether you follow the main lanes of our country or its byways-you will get far more fun out of your experience if you are thoroughly familiar with the use of map and compass. This Handbook of Orienteering is the result of many years of personal experience in this fascinating field. But in addition, I owe a very large measure of thanks to a great number of organizations and individuals who have contributed in various ways, directly or indirectly, by providing ideas and fostering an enthusiasm for the sport of Orienteering.