Clearly written and amply illustrated with 208 figures, this 1904 classic offers timeless instruction. Starting with simple and useful knots, the manual proceeds to more complex varieties: eye knots, hitches, and bends, ring knots and rope shortenings, ties and lashings, and fancy knots. Additional topics include rope splicing, working cordage, hammock making, more. Republication of the London, 1904 edition.
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Knotcraft: The Practical and Entertaining Art of Knot Tying by Allan and Paulette Macfarlan Easy-to-follow guide explains how to tie hundreds of knots with 166 clear illustrations and precise written instructions. Ideal for boaters, campers, scouts.
The Arts of the Sailor: Knotting, Splicing and Ropework by Hervey Garrett Smith Indispensable shipboard reference covers tools; basic knots and useful hitches; handsewing and canvas work, more. Over 100 illustrations. Delightful reading for sea lovers.
The Seaman’s Friend: A Treatise on Practical Seamanship by Richard Henry Dana, Jr. An authentic look at the standard operating procedures aboard a 19th-century ship by the author of Two Years Before the Mast, from tying knots to quelling a mutiny. Glossary.
Practical and Ornamental Knots by George Russell Shaw This handy reference is the definitive guide to knotcraft, with accurate, hand-drawn illustrations for tying scores of knots, including those used in braids, hitches, macramé tassels, toggles, nets, and lassos. 193 full-page, black-and-white illustrations.
Practical Knots and Ropework by Percy W. Blandford Focusing on modern styles — many tailored to new synthetic ropes — this book untangles the secrets behind basic, joining, constricting, climber's, and many other knots. Over 290 illustrations.
