The Art of Knotting and Splicing

by Cyrus Lawrence Day

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An illustrated guide to the methods and materials involved in knotting and splicing rope, includes historical and scientific background information.

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Very good picturesults and diagrams. Presents a nice history as well.

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Original publication date: 1947, 1955, 1970, 1986

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DDC/MDS: 623.88 — Technology Engineering Military and nautical engineering Naval architecture; Shipbuilding Seamanship
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by Cyrus Lawrence Day

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