Encyclopedia of Knots and Fancy Rope Work

Raoul Graumont

ISBN 10: 0870330217 / ISBN 13: 9780870330216

Published by Schiffer Publishing Jul 2009, 2009

About this Item

Neuware - 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:

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Encyclopedia of Knots and Fancy Rope Work
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Jul 2009
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0870330217
• ISBN 13: 9780870330216
• Binding: Buch
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 255W x 193H x 54D millimeters 255 millimeters width by 193 millimeters height by 54 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1755 grams

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Synopsis

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 knots
• 348 full-page plates with illustrations of the knots described
• A history of ropemaking as an artform
• Directions 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.