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Loading... The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots & Ropeworkby Geoffrey Budworth
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. Though I'm not into knots, when I saw this book on sale, I thought it'd be a great chance to get a book to help me out with Girl scouts and other activities where I might need to know/teach knots. I really loved this guide as soon as I opened it, because it has easy-to-folly diagrams that are very visual. It also explains the usefulness or lack thereof of different knots, so that the reader can decide if a particular knot is a good choice. ( )I won't call it the Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots. The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots would be Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford Ashley. However, this book is glossy and easy on the eyes. It could act as a good coffee table book with actually useful content. Very clear instructions and diagrams, and a useful range of levels, with information for beginners through to experienced. no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0760736383, Hardcover)From the Publisher The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots and Ropework Step-by-Step instructions for over 200 different knots, bends, hitches, loops, plaits and whippings Clear photographs show in detail each stage of tying every knot Fascinating facts about the history and origins of knots, from the Neolithic Age when the reef knot, clove hitch and running noose were used, through to the most up-to-date knots and knotting techniques A clear and indispensable guide to the variety of cords and ropes: their breaking strengths, construction and application Each knot is clearly identified by category from angling to boating, caving to climbing, general purpose to outdoor pursuits Over 1,200 color photographs(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:18 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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