Manual of Caving Techniques

Manual of Caving Techniques,

Written under the auspices of the Cave Research Group, through the sub committee composed of C.H.D. Cullingford (Editor), T. Ford (Sub Editor), D. Cons, W.H Little, C.L. Railton

Published by Routledge and Kegan Paul Limited. An extensive and complete manual covering many aspects of caving.

First edition 1969, 416 pages

Chapters;

Introductory by Cecil Cullingford

Route Finding in Known Caves by C. Lewis Railton

Personal Equipment and Clothing by W.H. Little

Ropes, Knots and Splices by John M. Hartwell

Ladders by Frank S.S. Baguley and Derek P. Brandon

Use of Ladders and Ropes by J. Eyre

Moving in a Cave by David Cons

Scrambling and Rock Climbing by W.H Little

Water in Caves by David Heap

Underground Bivouacs by Peter Watkinson and Barrie Parker

Miscellaneous Mechanical Aids by Eric Hensler

Communications Underground by W.J Little and Harold Lord

Digging for Caves by J.D Hanwell

Exploring New Caves and Old Mines by John Robey

Cave Diving by David Drew

Medical Aspects by Robert M. Williams

Leadership and Party Management by David Cons

Teaching Caving by W.H Little

Cave Rescue by Don Robinson and Len Huff

The Planning and Management of Expeditions by David St Pierre

Conservation and Access by G.P Black