A Comprehensive Guide for Beginning Cavers
A very readable,
yet thorough manual for beginning cavers. Detailed discussions with photographs and
diagrams acquaint the reader with lighting systems, helmets, clothing, and other caving
equipment for both the horizontal and vertical caver. Also, there are chapters on the
geology and biology of cave systems. Throughout the book, emphasis is placed on cave
conservation and safety. Published by the National Speleological Society
Edited by G. Thomas Rea
Third Edition 1992
ISBN 1-879961-00-8
viii +187 pages, softbound