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The Arts of the Sailor: Knotting, Splicing and Ropework by Hervey Garrett Smith

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Publication Date
2012-05-11
Pages
256
ISBN
0486264408
Book Title
Arts of the Sailor : Knotting, Splicing and Ropework
Item Length
8.4in
Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
Publication Year
2012
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.5in
Author
Hervey Garrett Smith
Features
New Edition
Genre
Antiques & Collectibles, Transportation, Sports & Recreation, Crafts & Hobbies
Topic
Knots, Macrame & Rope Work, Boating, Sailing, Transportation, Ships & Shipbuilding / History
Item Width
5.4in
Item Weight
11 Oz
Number of Pages
256 Pages

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Indispensable shipboard reference covers tools, basic knots and useful hitches; handsewing and canvas work, more. Over 100 illustrations. Delightful reading for sea lovers.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486264408
ISBN-13
9780486264400
eBay Product ID (ePID)
473043

Product Key Features

Book Title
Arts of the Sailor : Knotting, Splicing and Ropework
Author
Hervey Garrett Smith
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
New Edition
Topic
Knots, Macrame & Rope Work, Boating, Sailing, Transportation, Ships & Shipbuilding / History
Publication Year
2012
Genre
Antiques & Collectibles, Transportation, Sports & Recreation, Crafts & Hobbies
Number of Pages
256 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.4in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
5.4in
Item Weight
11 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Vm531.S57
Edition Description
New Edition
Table of Content
I. The Anatomy of Rope and Cordage II. Sailor's Vernacular III. Some Sailor's Tools and Their Use IV. Basic Knots V. Useful Hitches VI. The Art of Splicing VII. Whippings VIII. Seizings IX. "Belaying, Coiling and Stowing" X. The Service of Wire and Rope XI. Hand Sewing and Canvaswork XII. Decorative Knots XIII. Ornamental Coverings and Nettings XIV. Sennit Making XV. Chafing Gear XVI. The Technique of Reefing XVII. Towing Procedure XVIII. Some Notes on Cleats and Belaying Pins XIX. The Boatswain's Chair XX. Rope-Strapped Blocks XXI. On the Making of Rope Mats XXII. How to Make a Proper Bucket XXIII. How to Make and Use a Heaving Line XXIV. The Sailor's Ditty Bag XXV. How to Rig Deadeyes and Lanyards XXVI. Keeping Ahead of Trouble Index
Copyright Date
1990
Lccn
90-003262
Intended Audience
Trade
Series
Dover Maritime Ser.
Illustrated
Yes

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