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Actions Displays	Knots : A Complete Guide Remove from selection Add to selection TitleKnots : A Complete Guide Author Lindsey Philpott (author)‎ Place of publicationLondon PublisherNew Holland Year of publication2004 Pagination160 p. IllustrationsIllus., colour photographs, black and white drawings Dimensions22.3 x 28.6 cm Materialbook Class numberVM533 .P45 2004 ISBN1-84330-455-4 NotesThe International Guild of Knot Tyers Collection Subjectknots and splices Knowing the right knot to use - and how to tie it - is an invaluable skill for anyone involved in outdoor activities. There are literally thousands of knots, for a wide variety of applications, with new knots being devised each year. Knots: A Complete Guide provides comprehensive instructions for tying more than 110 of the knots most commonly used in outdoor pursuits such as climbing, hiking, boating, camping and fishing. An introductory section outlines the basics of rope construction, maintenance and care, as well as the many different types of ropes and cordage, and delves into the history of knots and knot tying. Each knot entry features detailed tying instructions, tips and lore, and advice on strength and security, and a key system indicates the application most suitable for each.

TitleKnots : A Complete Guide

Author

Place of publicationLondon

Year of publication2004

Pagination160 p.

IllustrationsIllus., colour photographs, black and white drawings

Dimensions22.3 x 28.6 cm

Materialbook

Class numberVM533 .P45 2004

ISBN1-84330-455-4

NotesThe International Guild of Knot Tyers Collection

Knowing the right knot to use - and how to tie it - is an invaluable skill for anyone involved in outdoor activities. There are literally thousands of knots, for a wide variety of applications, with new knots being devised each year. Knots: A Complete Guide provides comprehensive instructions for tying more than 110 of the knots most commonly used in outdoor pursuits such as climbing, hiking, boating, camping and fishing. An introductory section outlines the basics of rope construction, maintenance and care, as well as the many different types of ropes and cordage, and delves into the history of knots and knot tying. Each knot entry features detailed tying instructions, tips and lore, and advice on strength and security, and a key system indicates the application most suitable for each.