The Arts of the Sailor: Knotting, Splicing and Ropework (Dover Maritime)
by Hervey Garrett Smith
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Author: Hervey Garrett SmithEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1990-09-01
ISBN: 0486264408
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Dover Publications
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Book Review: A Great Introduction
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a great introduction to all the arts and projects of seamen around the world. The author provides history as well as directions for each of the projects he presents.Topics included in this book are knotting and rope-work (everything from functional to decorative); seamsmanship (for garments as well as heavier items like sails); leather working; and many others.
This book is a must for anyone bound on a sailing journey or for those just interested in the crafts practiced to fill time aboard ship.
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