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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: A Hyatt VerrillPublisher: Dover Publications Imprint: Dover Publications ISBN: 9781306369329ISBN 10: 1306369320 Publication Date: 01 January 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |