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The Arts of the Sailor :Knotting, Splicing and Ropework by Hervey Garrett Smith
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- ISBN
- 9780486264400
- Book Title
- Arts of the Sailor : Knotting, Splicing and Ropework
- Book Series
- Dover Maritime Ser.
- Publisher
- Dover Publications, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 8.4 in
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.5 in
- Features
- New Edition
- Genre
- Transportation, Sports & Recreation, Antiques & Collectibles, Crafts & Hobbies
- Topic
- Boating, Knots, Macrame & Rope Work, Sailing, Transportation, Ships & Shipbuilding / History
- Item Weight
- 11 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.4 in
- Number of Pages
- 256 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486264408
ISBN-13
9780486264400
eBay Product ID (ePID)
473043
Product Key Features
Book Title
Arts of the Sailor : Knotting, Splicing and Ropework
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Topic
Boating, Knots, Macrame & Rope Work, Sailing, Transportation, Ships & Shipbuilding / History
Illustrator
Yes
Features
New Edition
Genre
Transportation, Sports & Recreation, Antiques & Collectibles, Crafts & Hobbies
Book Series
Dover Maritime Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
11 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
90-003262
TitleLeading
The
Edition Description
New Edition
Table Of Content
I. The Anatomy of Rope and Cordage II. Sailor's Vernacular III. Some Sailor's Tools and Their Use IV. Basic Knots V. Useful Hitches VI. The Art of Splicing VII. Whippings VIII. Seizings IX. "Belaying, Coiling and Stowing" X. The Service of Wire and Rope XI. Hand Sewing and Canvaswork XII. Decorative Knots XIII. Ornamental Coverings and Nettings XIV. Sennit Making XV. Chafing Gear XVI. The Technique of Reefing XVII. Towing Procedure XVIII. Some Notes on Cleats and Belaying Pins XIX. The Boatswain's Chair XX. Rope-Strapped Blocks XXI. On the Making of Rope Mats XXII. How to Make a Proper Bucket XXIII. How to Make and Use a Heaving Line XXIV. The Sailor's Ditty Bag XXV. How to Rig Deadeyes and Lanyards XXVI. Keeping Ahead of Trouble Index
Synopsis
Indispensable shipboard reference covers tools, basic knots and useful hitches; handsewing and canvas work, more. Over 100 illustrations. Delightful reading for sea lovers., The perfect shipboard reference, this volume is packed with useful "hands-on" information: sailor's tools, basic knots, and useful hitches; handsewing and canvas work; dozens of other topics. Over 100 illustrations., Over 150 years ago, the skills needed to operate a merchant sailing vessel were many and varied. While not nearly as much in demand today as they were in the days of the Yankee clippers, these skills nevertheless remain important and necessary to today's yachtsmen and owners of smaller pleasure boats. In this excellent handbook on basic shipboard skills, marine expert Hervey Garrett Smith offers boating and yachting enthusiasts a complete course in rigging, working, and maintaining a ship. More than 100 illustrations help the reader grasp the fundamentals and fine points of handling a ship while the author describes in detail a sailor's tools, basic knots, and useful hitches as well as the arts of splicing, handsewing, and canvas work. Other topics equally important to safe, economical, and efficient boat maintenance and management include belaying, coiling, and stowing; towing procedures; how to make a chafing gear; and much more. Easy-to-follow instructions for fashioning decorative knots, ornamental coverings, and nettings, and even how to make a proper bucket round out this engaging and informative guide. Packed with useful "hands-on" information conveyed in a chatty, humorous style, The Arts of the Sailor is the perfect book to keep aboard ship for study and for ready reference when the need arises. It also makes delightful reading for armchair sailors and the legions of landlubbers with an interest in the sea., A maritime expert offers boating and yachting enthusiasts a complete course in rigging, working, and maintaining a ship. The perfect shipboard reference, this volume is packed with useful "hands-on" information: sailor's tools, basic knots, and useful hitches; handsewing and canvas work; and dozens of other topics important to safety, economy, and efficiency. Over 100 illustrations.
LC Classification Number
VM531.S57
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