Sailor's Knots is a comprehensive guide to the various knots used by sailors in their daily lives on board a ship. Written by W.W. Jacobs, a renowned author and sailor, the book covers everything from basic knots to more advanced techniques. The book is divided into chapters that cover different types of knots, including bends, hitches, loops, and lashings. Each chapter provides detailed instructions on how to tie each knot, with clear illustrations to help readers understand the process. In addition to the practical ...
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Sailor's Knots is a comprehensive guide to the various knots used by sailors in their daily lives on board a ship. Written by W.W. Jacobs, a renowned author and sailor, the book covers everything from basic knots to more advanced techniques. The book is divided into chapters that cover different types of knots, including bends, hitches, loops, and lashings. Each chapter provides detailed instructions on how to tie each knot, with clear illustrations to help readers understand the process. In addition to the practical aspects of knot-tying, the book also delves into the history and lore of knots, providing readers with a deeper understanding of their significance in the maritime world. Whether you are a seasoned sailor or a novice, Sailor's Knots is an essential guide to mastering the art of knot-tying.Mr. Hatchard's conversation for nearly a week had been confined to fault- finding and grunts, a system of treatment designed to wean Mrs. Hatchard from her besetting sin of extravagance. On other occasions the treatment had, for short periods, proved successful, but it was quite evident that his wife's constitution was becoming inured to this physic and required a change of treatment. The evidence stared at him from the mantelpiece in the shape of a pair of huge pink vases, which had certainly not been there when he left in the morning.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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