Knots, Splices and Rope-Work
An Illustrated Handbook
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3.0 • 2 Ratings
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- $3.99
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Publisher Description
This well-illustrated treasury of practical and ornamental knots ranges from simple-to-make squares, reefs, half-hitches, and bow-lines, to intricate rope-work projects, such as single and tucked crowns, rope buckles, and cask slings. Detailed instructions accompany the 148 drawings, which show how each knot, tie, or splice is formed, as well as its appearance when complete.
Author A. Hyatt Verrill was an adventurer, inventor, and editor of the popular early-twentieth-century magazine American Boy. His clear directions explain all manner of rope work: simple knots and bends; ties and hitches; nooses, loops, and mooring knots; shortenings, grommets, and selvagees; lashings, seizing, splices; fancy knots and more.
This practical guide offers scouts, sailors, and campers a perfect instructional manual and a handy resource.
Customer Reviews
Knots, Splices and Rope Work
This book does not even come close to its description. The diagrams are poor of 1950's vintage. The diagrams show one diagram of the knot tied. There are zero projects shown. Everything about the description of this book is a fraud. You may as well throw your money away as buy this book.
I have purchased many books on line but with this book I likely will not trust iBooks for future purchases.