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The Arts of the Sailor :Knotting, Splicing and Ropework by Hervey Garrett Smith
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780486264400
- Book Title
- Arts of the Sailor : Knotting, Splicing and Ropework
- Book Series
- Dover Maritime Ser.
- Publisher
- Dover Publications, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 8.4 in
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.5 in
- Features
- New Edition
- Genre
- Antiques & Collectibles, Transportation, Sports & Recreation, Crafts & Hobbies
- Topic
- Knots, Macrame & Rope Work, Boating, Sailing, Transportation, Ships & Shipbuilding / History
- Item Weight
- 11 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.4 in
- Number of Pages
- 256 Pages
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Product Information
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
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Topic
Knots, Macrame & Rope Work, Boating, Sailing, Transportation, Ships & Shipbuilding / History
Illustrator
Yes
Features
New Edition
Genre
Antiques & Collectibles, Transportation, Sports & Recreation, Crafts & Hobbies
Book Series
Dover Maritime Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
11 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Lccn
90-003262
Edition Description
New Edition
Lc Classification Number
Vm531.S57
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
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Covers everything
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- 29 Sep, 2023
the art of the sailor
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- 09 Jun, 2013
Basic, artful, and lost rope work
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