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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... Read Full Overview

William Wymark Jacobs (8 September 1863 - 1 September 1943) was an English author of short stories and novels. During his career, he was best known for his farcical comedies involving dockside and rural Essex characters. He occasionally wrote horror stories and is best remembered... Read Full Overview

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This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

"Sailor's Knots" from W. W. Jacobs. English author of short stories and novels (1863-1943).

The most dressy sailorman I ever knew he continued as he stood the broom up in a corner and seated himself on a keg was a young feller named Rupert Brown. His mother gave 'im the name of Rupert while his father was away at sea and when he came 'ome it was too late to alter it... Read Full Overview

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