Knotting and Splicing Ropes and Cordage

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. A large number of knots has been invented by the skill of man, and on their strength and correct tying depend the lives of thousands and thousands of workmen — seamen, building trade operatives, etc., day by day. Th...