Description
2022 Reprint of the 1942 Edition. Profusely Illustrated. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. This is unquestionably the greatest book on knots and rope work ever published, and it is an invaluable reference for anyone from eight to eighty. 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. More than 3,600 knots are described and illustrated in 348 full-page plates. 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. Covers commercial knot making for bath slippers, bathrobes, cigarette cases and much, much morel.
Author: John Hensel, Raoul Graumont
Publisher: Martino Fine Books
Published: 07/04/2022
Pages: 648
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.51lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 1.30d
ISBN13: 9781684227228
ISBN10: 1684227224
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Knots, Macrame & Rope Work
- Crafts & Hobbies | Weaving & Spinning
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