Project Gutenberg 2004-09-21 Public domain in the USA. 741 Verrill, A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt) 1871 1954 Verrill, Alpheus Hyatt Knots, Splices and Rope Work A Practical Treatise Giving Complete and Simple Directions for Making All the Most Useful and Ornamental Knots in Common Use, with Chapters on Splicing, Pointing, Seizing, Serving, etc. Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. E-text prepared by Paul Hollander, Ronald Holder, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Knots, Splices and Rope Work" by A. Hyatt Verrill is a practical treatise published in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1910s. This instructional book serves as a comprehensive guide to making various knots, ties, bends, and splices, each useful for a plethora of activities such as sailing, camping, and general rope handling. It targets a broad audience, including travelers, campers, yachtsmen, and boy scouts, equipping readers with the skills to master essential knot-tying techniques for everyday situations. In this detailed manual, Verrill systematically explores the various types of ropes and their construction before delving into specific knot techniques ranging from simple to complex. Each chapter is dedicated to different categories of knots, such as simple knots, hitches, nooses, and specialty knots for ornamental purposes. Notably, the book emphasizes not only utility but also the historical significance and artistic aspects of knot-making. With clear directions and accompanying illustrations, readers gain insight into each knot's functionality and craftsmanship, enhancing their practical skills and appreciation for this age-old craft. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/13510/13510-h/images/titlepg.gif en Knots and splices VM Text Browsing: How To... 147863 124935 2024-10-06T08:20:35.832786 2023-10-06T09:27:00.322409 text/html text/html 114304 2020-12-18T06:49:48 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 2062802 2020-12-18T06:49:48 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 1902097 2024-10-06T08:20:44.811716 application/epub+zip 1902394 2024-10-06T08:20:39.305801 application/epub+zip 73902 2024-10-06T08:20:36.436769 application/epub+zip 4499202 2024-10-06T08:20:47.545225 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 175291 2024-10-06T08:20:41.773803 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 90254 2022-09-07T02:32:38.265805 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 86577 86482 2024-10-06T08:20:34.765791 2023-10-06T09:26:59.582412 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 86290 2020-12-18T06:49:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 30254 2020-12-18T06:49:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19356 2024-10-06T08:20:47.682201 application/rdf+xml 24781 2024-10-06T08:20:36.529761 image/jpeg 3855 2024-10-06T08:20:36.481778 image/jpeg 2054976 2024-10-06T08:20:36.194784 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia