Knots: An Illustrated Practical Guide to the Essential Knot Types and Their Uses

By Andrew Adamides and Adam Adamides

Book Overview

Know the right knot for every situation Whether you're tethering a canoe, hitching a horse, trying your hand at rock climbing, or just want to pick up a new skill, this conveniently-sized illustrated guide has everything you need to get started. Learn knots from the Monkey Fist to the Hunter's Bend as Andrew Adamides uses clear text and over 200 detailed illustrations to teach a complete arsenal of rope-tying techniques. This book makes knot-tying simple with:

Easy step-by-step instructions
Overviews of knots' histories
Lists of the benefits and uses of each knot
A full glossary of terms to know

A fantastic reference for scouts and leaders, emergency preppers, or anyone looking to build on the basics or expand their expertise, this book is the perfect volume to round out your outdoor education.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1462114008
• ISBN13: 9781462114009
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Plain Sight
• Length: 159 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.5"