Chapman Essential Marine Knots [Spiral-bound]

Dominique Le Brun (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 28, 2004

Here is every important knot that a boater will need, exquisitely illustrated in a stay-open spiral-bound book. Starting with a fascinating history of rope and its nautical uses, the guide contains pictures of traditional ties and loops, information on all types of cord, and a glossary. It describes and explains forty knots in detail, showing each stage of the looping, complete with additional background on each knot and details about what task it can handle. As always, Chapman gives boaters an eminently practical guide.

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About the Author

Chapman is the go-to brand for professional and recreational boaters alike. Its books are used and recommended by the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the U.S. Power Squadrons in their boating education classes.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 96 pages
• Publisher: Hearst; 1ST edition (March 28, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158816277X
• ISBN-13: 978-1588162779
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,146,500 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, March 31, 2005

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Dan Lehman (Falls Church, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chapman Essential Marine Knots (Spiral-bound)

Among the load of general knots books currently available (and

one might wonder at why there are so many, and so much alike!?),

this one comes up way short. Like the others, it has some major

mistakes; but unlike them, it hasn't a lot else to offer, and is

fairly limited in coverage. Either of Des Pawson's attractive

books, and the Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots by Geoffrey Budworth,

will provide a much better introduction to knots. For a focus on

practical knotting, Clyde Soles's Outdoor Knots is good--with a

great overview of modern cordage materials!

4.0 out of 5 stars Antonio RG, September 8, 2005

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Sandokan "Champ" (Mexico City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chapman Essential Marine Knots (Spiral-bound)

The book is well explain, very simple and has the application of each knot.