Project Gutenberg 2004-09-21 Public domain in the USA. 916 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. 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 Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Knots and splices VM Text Browsing: How To... Category: How To ... Category: Sports/Hobbies 147855 2025-06-06T05:21:36.394000 text/html 114304 2020-12-18T06:49:48 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1902142 2025-06-06T05:21:46.142422 application/epub+zip 1903517 2025-06-06T05:21:39.984523 application/epub+zip 73563 2025-06-06T05:21:37.044531 application/epub+zip 4499048 2025-06-06T05:21:48.991413 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4466380 2025-06-06T05:21:43.200462 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 90254 2022-09-07T02:32:38.265805 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 86482 2023-10-06T09:26:59.582412 text/plain 15381 2025-06-06T05:21:49.144444 application/rdf+xml 24781 2025-06-06T05:21:37.151515 image/jpeg 3855 2025-06-06T05:21:37.093488 image/jpeg 2054999 2025-06-06T05:21:36.787068 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia