Hamlyn Book Of Knots

Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Publisher: Hamlyn
Publisher Place: London
Publisher Year: 1997
Edition: First Edition

Description: 160 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout.

Publishers Description: With entries for climbing, sailing and fishing, this guide provides instruction for selecting and tying more than 80 knots. Each is presented with a brief introduction to its history and development, its alternative names and information on uses and special features. Illustrations provide a step-by-step guide to the stages of tying each knot correctly and safely, while symbols give an at-a-glance key to all the suitable uses of a particular knot. In addition to knotting techniques, the book contains a glossary of terms and a rope index to help in the choice of the correct rope for every task.

ISBN: 9780600591948