{"product_id":"9780754833611","title":"Knots and Knot Tying, The Practical Guide to : Over 200 tying techniques, comprehensively illustrated in 1200 step-by-step photographs","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor(s): Budworth, Geoffrey, \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 30\/09\/2019,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 256 pages, 1200 colour photographs,\u003cbr\u003e Series: N\/A, \u003cbr\u003eImprint: Lorenz Books,\u003cbr\u003e Published By: Anness Publishing,\u003cbr\u003e Book Classification: Ropework\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9780754833611\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnots have been around for thousands of years - even Neolithic man tied the reef knot, clove hitch and running noose. There are several thousand knots in existence and an almost infinite number of variations. This reference manual and practical handbook presents over 200 of the most essential knots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll the key knot types are covered, including bends, hitches, bindings, loops, mats, plaits, rings and slings. You will find familiar knots, such as the simple overhand or thumb knot, and more challenging knots such as the seizing bend, boom hitch, Chinese button knot and variations of the square Turk's head. Each set of instructions is accompanied by photographs taking you through every step of tying the knot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes a clear guide to the variety of cords and ropes; their breaking strengths, construction and application. Each one is clearly identified by its category of use: angling and fishing; boating and sailing; caving and climbing; and general purpose and outdoor pursuits, with easy-reference symbols denoting each knot's use at the top of each page. Whether you are an eager beginner or a lifelong devotee of knot-tying, this will prove an absorbing and indispensable guide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winstones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35021988200601,"sku":"9780754833611","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0423\/0240\/6809\/products\/9780754833611.jpg?v=1594319207","url":"https:\/\/winstonebooks.pro\/products\/9780754833611","provider":"Winstone's Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}