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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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. 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. 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. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780870330216
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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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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 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 becameand has remained for more than a half centurythe 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. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR007882404
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