Pocket Book of Knots Sailing & Boating * Household * Climbing * Fishing * Crafts * Camping

by Costantino, Maria

• ISBN13: 9780806977256
• ISBN10: 0806977256
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-04-01
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

This small book is jam-packed with information on every kind of practical and decorative loop, coil, wrap, noose, and tie you can make--along with facts on ropes and cordage and groups of color photographs that show in easy-to-follow detail how to do each type. You probably already know some of the basic ones, but not their names or what they're used for: the overhand or thumb knot, which works as a simple stopper; double, triple, or multiple overhands for extra strength; a half hitch, which forms the starting point of more complex knots; and others. Need something more specialized? Try knots for camping (like the perfection loop for securing tents), climbing (the alpine butterfly and tarbuck), angling (a four-stage blood bight or palomar), sailing (a heaving-line bend and bowline, to name two), and household use. Craft knots, primarily for beauty rather than strength, include the very attractive Turk's head--which even fascinated Leonardo da Vinci. Best of all, this little volume can go with you anywhere, tucked into a pocket.so you'll always have the information you need, whether you're roughing it in the woods for a weekend, heading out for a cruise, or seeing if the fish are jumping!

Table of Contents

Ropes and Cordage	p. 10
Glossary of Terms	p. 18
Basic Knots	p. 20
Camping Knots	p. 26
Climbing Knots	p. 42
Anglers' Knots	p. 60
Sailing Knots	p. 76
Household Knots	p. 96
Craft Knots	p. 110
Index	p. 126
Bibliography	p. 128
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