Knots, Splices and Rope Work (Illustrated)
Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Crafts for Children, Reference
| Author: | A. Hyatt Verrill | ISBN: | 1230000189549 |
| Publisher: | ICU Publishing | Publication: | October 10, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | A. Hyatt Verrill |
| ISBN: | 1230000189549 |
| Publisher: | ICU Publishing |
| Publication: | October 10, 2013 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
This treasury of practical and ornamental knots ranges from easy half-hitches and bow-lines to intricate rope-work projects, such as rope buckles and cask slings. Detailed instructions accompany the 156 drawings, which show how each knot, tie, or splice is formed as well as its appearance when complete.
Giving Complete and Simple Directions for Making All the Most Useful and Ornamental Knots in Common Use, with Chapters on Splicing, Pointing, Seizing, Serving, etc. Adapted for the Use of Travellers, Campers, Yachtsmen, Boy Scouts, and All Others Having to Use or Handle Ropes for Any Purpose.
The book is illustrated with 156 Original Cuts Showing How Each Knot, Tie or Splice is Formed and Its Appearance When Complete and a navigable table of contents.
This treasury of practical and ornamental knots ranges from easy half-hitches and bow-lines to intricate rope-work projects, such as rope buckles and cask slings. Detailed instructions accompany the 156 drawings, which show how each knot, tie, or splice is formed as well as its appearance when complete.
Giving Complete and Simple Directions for Making All the Most Useful and Ornamental Knots in Common Use, with Chapters on Splicing, Pointing, Seizing, Serving, etc. Adapted for the Use of Travellers, Campers, Yachtsmen, Boy Scouts, and All Others Having to Use or Handle Ropes for Any Purpose.
The book is illustrated with 156 Original Cuts Showing How Each Knot, Tie or Splice is Formed and Its Appearance When Complete and a navigable table of contents.
