10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ROPEWORK»
Discover the use of
ropework in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
ropework and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Practical Knots and
Ropework
In this thoroughly modern guide, author Percy W. Blandford focuses on styles in use today, many tailored to new synthetic ropemaking materials.
2
The Arts of the Sailor: Knotting, Splicing and
Ropework
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.
Hervey Garrett Smith,
2012
3
The Complete Book of Knots &
Ropework
This title demonstrates stage by stage and in 323 photographs, the tying of 95 knots, hitches, plaits, bends, rope and wire splices, sennits, and decorative ropework mats, covering all the basics that yachtsmen, or other outdoor sports ...
4
Des Pawson's Knot Craft: 35
Ropework Projects
With this book to hand, readers will have the confidence to start making desirable objects with knots because, as Des says, this is the book that makes all other knot books work!
5
The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots &
Ropework
Whether you are an eager beginner, or a lifelong devotee of the satisfying art of knot tying, The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots & Ropework will prove an absorbing and indispensable guide.
6
The Shell Combined Book of Knots and
Ropework: Practical and ...
A book for yachtsmen which demonstrates, stage by stage, the tying of 30 knots, 19 rope splices, seven decorative knots and five wire splices.
7
Journals of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of ...
By Mr. Smith :Q. Do you know the cost of the Ropework? A. It was an enormous
expense, but forgets the exact cost. Q. \Vas any part of the buildings of the
Ropework sold '.P A. Does not know. Q. Did Mr. Utting buy any part of them? A.
Does ...
Canada. Parliament. Legislative Assembly,
1849
8
Appendix to ... Journals of the Legislative Assembly of the ...
By Mr. Smith :—_ Q. Do you know the cost of the Ropework? A. It was an
enormous expense, but forgets the exact cost. lQ. Was any part of the buildings of
the Ropework s0 (1 '? A. . Did Mr. Utting buy any part of them '3 Does not know.
Canada. Parliament. Legislative Assembly,
1849
9
An Introduction to Ropes &
Ropework
A comprehensive guide to simple knots and basic ropework which covers 90 different knots, bends, hitches, loops and braids and much more.
10
Ropework: Japanese Bondage, Hojojutsu, Rope, Fid, Belaying, ...
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6 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ROPEWORK»
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ropework is used in the context of the following news items.
The 5 biggest pitfalls to avoid when scrambling
You've got the box-fresh scrambling gear, the guidebook and a basic grasp of ropework - so what could go wrong? Here's our run-down of scrambling's major ... «British Mountaineering Council, Jun 15»
Man saved from death by fancy ropework
A workman hurtling to his death from the 14th floor of the Loop Hotel in Chicago was saved when a coworker caught him with a loop of rope in a one-in-a-million ... «East Oregonian, Jun 15»
Custom House exhibit ties together two generations of knotters
An exhibit of the ropework of two generations of Beaudoins is on view at New London's Custom House Maritime Museum. The exhibit includes work by both ... «theday.com, Mar 15»
In Praise of the Humble Knot
This is the Museum of Knots and Sailors' Ropework. Pawson opened the place in 1996; in 2007, he was awarded an M.B.E. (Member of the Order of the British ... «New York Times, Aug 14»
Percy Blandford - obituary
Blandford was the author of 113 books on subjects as diverse as making Shaker furniture; blacksmithing at home; wood turning; knots and ropework; upholstery; ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jan 14»
Rope making: Stranded ghosts of a bygone age
See Chatham's ropework at HMS Victory in Portsmouth (historicdockyard.co.uk). See HMS Trincomalee, the oldest British warship still afloat, at Hartlepool ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Feb 10»