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The complete and definitive bible of knots for seafarers. all the knots, hitches, bends, splices, whipping and decorative knotwork that you would find on a boat. Over 200 knots are scored for strength, reliability, ease of tying (and untying) and usefulness. Step-by-step photogr…
This text brings together 20 essays on diverse topics in the history and science of knots. It is divided into five parts, which deal respectively with knots in prehistory and antiquity, non-European traditions, working knots, the developing science of knots, and decorative and o…
Pt. I. Prehistory and antiquity. 1. Pleistocene knotting. 2. Why knot? - Some speculations on the earliest knots. 3. On knots and swamps-knots in European prehistory. 4. Ancient Egyptian rope and knots -- pt. II. Non-European traditions. 5. The Peruvian Quipu. 6. The art of Chin…
This book brings together twenty essays on diverse topics in the history and science of knots. It is divided into five parts, which deal respectively with knots in prehistory and antiquity, non-European traditions, working knots, the developing science of knots, and decorative a…
Knot-making is simpler than ever. This revised easy-to-follow guide, published in partnership with Outward Bound, includes information on using knots in your favorite outdoor activities. Learn the ropes of outdoor knots the Outward Bound way.
Knot-making is simpler than ever. This new easy-to-follow guide, published in partnership with Outward Bound, includes information on using knots in your favorite outdoor activities. Outdoor expert Buck Tilton takes you step-by-step through each bend and turn with clear instruct…
"Learn how to tie over 100 knots with easy-to-follow, step-by-step photographs. Includes knots for all purposes: general, sailing, fishing, camping, climbing, and decorative use. Choose, use, and maintain your ropes and accesories with the comprehensive illustrated guide to equi…
