Synopsis
Describes the ancient ropecraft skills of the sailor who used his off-watch hours creating decorative items from the knots, splices, plaits and sennits used on the sailing ships
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About the Author
Stuart Grainger is a Master Mariner of wide experience. He is a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers, has published many books and articles on the subject of knots and ropework, and has lectured on the subject far and wide. He lives in England.
Review
Lays the groundwork for an infinite number of rope projects for both the boat and the home. -- Cruising World, March 2001
Readable and workable. -- Good Old Boat, March/April 2001
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Creative Ropecraft
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Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W., 1977
ISBN 10: 0393087468
ISBN 13: 9780393087468
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Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. 2nd. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 11151151-6
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Creative Ropecraft
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W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., New York, 1975
ISBN 10: 0393087468
ISBN 13: 9780393087468
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Seller: Bookmarc's, La Porte, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. BO5 - A first edition (stated with complete numberline) hardcover book in very good condition in very good dust jacket. Dust jacket has bottom right corner of the front flap clipped, an inch tear with some peeling, chipping and crease on the back top right corner, some wrinkling, chipping, crease and few tiny tear on the edges and corners, scattered light scratches. rubbing and scuffing, tanning and light shelf wear. Book has some bumped corners, some light foxing and stains on the page edges, previous owner's info name and date written on the front free endpaper, light tanning and shefl wear. From all the standard knots and splices to the infinite variations of ropecraft techniques, with designs and projects. 9.25"x6.25", 128 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 2503ec372
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hardcover. Condition: Good. 2nd. Previously read with typical light wear. Good text with minor/ minimal marking, reading wear and a few small edge nicks to dustjacket. US orders shipped via US Mail. International orders shipped via DHL. Additional postage may be required on oversize books and sets. NO prison orders. Seller Inventory # 2409200015
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0393087468I3N00
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Creative Ropecraft
Published by
W W Norton & Co Inc, New York & London, 1977
ISBN 10: 0393087468
ISBN 13: 9780393087468
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Seller: Andre Strong Bookseller, Blue Hill, ME, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Fifth printing. 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 inches. 128 pages. Condition is Very Good; Spine lightly faded, previos owner's name on ffep, text and illustrations are very clean, binding is tight. STK. Seller Inventory # 25555
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 4th Printing. CLEAN near fine 1977 hardcover with near fine dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 042985
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hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0393087468