This is unquestionably the greatest book on knots and rope work ever published, yet it is a valuable reference for anyone from eight to eighty. First published in 1939, it quickly becameaand has remained for more than a half centuryathe classic in its field. Truly comprehensive in scope, this encyclopedia begins with a history of knots and rope making and proceeds into the how-to of tying and of making useful and decorative articles with rope. More than 3,600 knots are described and illustrated in 348 full-page plates.
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. This is unquestionably the greatest book on knots and rope work ever published, yet it is a valuable reference for anyone from eight to eighty. First published in 1939, it quickly became--and has remained for more than a half century--the classic in its field. Truly comprehensive in scope, this encyclopedia begins with a history of knots and rope making and proceeds into the how-to of tying and of making useful and decorative articles with rope. More than 3,600 knots are described and illustrated in 348 full-page plates. Seller Inventory # CIN0870330217VG
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. This is unquestionably the greatest book on knots and rope work ever published, yet it is a valuable reference for anyone from eight to eighty. First published in 1939, it quickly became--and has remained for more than a half century--the classic in its field. Truly comprehensive in scope, this encyclopedia begins with a history of knots and rope making and proceeds into the how-to of tying and of making useful and decorative articles with rope. More than 3,600 knots are described and illustrated in 348 full-page plates. Seller Inventory # CIN0870330217VG
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Seller: Rarewaves USA, HEBRON, KY, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: New. 4th Edition. A comprehensive history of knots and ropemaking that covers thousands of knots, with how-to instructions for tying and making useful and decorative items with rope. When this book first published in 1939, it quickly became-and has remained for more than a half century-the classic in its field. Truly comprehensive in scope, this encyclopedia begins with a history of knots and rope making and proceeds into the how-to of tying and of making useful and decorative articles with rope. The book includes: Descriptions of more than 3,600 knots348 full-page plates with illustrations of the knots describedA history of ropemaking as an artformDirections for creating a host of practical items from rope Both seasoned professionals and newcomers to the artform will find this encyclopedia to be a treasure trove of valuable tips and insights. Seller Inventory # LU-9780870330216
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