Giving Complete and Simple Directions for Making All the Most Useful and Ornamental Knots in Common Use, with Chapters on Splicing, Pointing, Seizing, Serving, etc. Adapted for the Use of Travellers, Campers, Yachtsmen, Boy Scouts, and All Others Having to Use or Handle Ropes for Any Purpose.

DIVThis treasury of practical and ornamental knots ranges from easy half-hitches and bow-lines to intricate rope-work projects, such as rope buckles and cask slings. Detailed instructions accompany the 148 drawings. /div

The book "Knots, Splices and Rope Work" by A. Hyatt Verrill is aimed at yachtsmen, travelers, campers, boy scouts, and other interested people. It tells about useful and ornamental types of knots and gives detailed guidance on tying them.

Giving Complete and Simple Directions for Making All the Most Useful and Ornamental Knots in Common Use, with Chapters on Splicing, Pointing, Seizing, Serving, etc. Adapted for the Use of Travelers, Campers, Yachtsmen, Boy Scouts, and All Others Having to Use or Handle Ropes for Any Purpose.Illustrated with 156 Original Cuts Showing How Each Knot, Tie or Splice is Formed and Its Appearance When Complete.

The ultimate knot book featuring 95 knots from the most basic to the most elaborate.

This book offers easy to follow directions for making all the useful and ornamental knots that are in common use. There are chapters covering splicing, pointing, seizing and serving, etc. This text is ideal for campers, yachtsmen, Boy Scouts, and anyone interested in knots.