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Knots, Splices and Rope Work
A. Hyatt Verrill
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SIMPLE KNOTS AND BENDS
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Community Reviews
The material was okay.
In most cases, the illustrations were helpful and clear.
In a few cases, the illustrations were missing but the description was often clear enough to help one still tie the knot.
In one case the description indicates that the missing illustration is so exemplary that no descri
The descriptions and illustrations were lacking, but the information on applications of various knots, splices, lashings, etc, was very helpful. Good for those who are already familiar with knots and lashings.
Radium-Age science fiction author A. Hyatt Verrill was editor of the popular science division of a boys' magazine when he penned and illustrated this little classic reference book. Verrill was quite the adventurer and explorer, and so he had first-hand knowledge and expertise with the practical arts
Knot your ordinary rope book
This is a good resource for anyone wishing to work with ropes. A lot of information on the use of strand ropes versus the more modern woven/braided ropes. Will have to one day play around with the old style ropes and then this book will really be helpful in tackling splic
Super handy!
A book of knots with no illustrations?
The text is interesting, but without any pictures, it's a waste of time. A very sloppy way to convert to an ebook.
Nice Knot Book
If, like me, you love tying knots and reading about tying knots, then you will enjoy this one. A good portion is standard Ashley Book Of Knots repetition, but there are several gems buried in these pages, like the elusive Horse Bridal and Halter.
Little explanation of why specific knots are useful, making the tying excercise rather academic. The illustrations are very poor in some cases, kind of a non-starter in a handbook designed to illustrate.