Knots, Splices and Rope Work: An Illustrated Handbook
Author:   A Hyatt Verrill ,  Paulette Macfarlan
Publisher:   Dover Publications Inc.
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9780486447896


Pages:   112
Publication Date:   25 August 2006
Format:   Paperback
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Knots, Splices and Rope Work: An Illustrated Handbook


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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 moreThis practical guide offers scouts, sailors, and campers a perfect instructional manual and a handy resource.

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Author:   A Hyatt Verrill ,  Paulette Macfarlan
Publisher:   Dover Publications Inc.
Imprint:   Dover Publications Inc.
Dimensions:   Width: 13.50cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 21.40cm
Weight:   0.135kg
ISBN:  

9780486447896


ISBN 10:   0486447898
Pages:   112
Publication Date:   25 August 2006
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   No Longer Our Product
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction I. Cordage II. Simple Knots and Bends III. Ties and Hitches IV. Nooses, Loops, and Mooring Knots V. Shortenings, Grommets, and Selvagees VI. Lashings, Seizings, Splices, etc. VII. Fancy Knots and Rope Work Index

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