Basic Illustrated Knots for the Outdoors - Paperback
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Basic Illustrated Knots for the Outdoors - Paperback
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by Cliff Jacobson (Author), Lon Levin (Author)
BASIC ILLUSTRATED KNOTS FOR THE OUTDOORS (Falcon)
Cliff Jacobson A full-color manual for every outdoor enthusiast In full color, this illustrated how-to book covers the top ten most important knots and hitches, twenty-two variations, and four essential splices and lashings. There are right-handed and left-handed instructions and illustrations for tying each knot, plus tips on buying and maintaining ropes and choosing the correct knot for the task at hand. This guide is easy to follow and small enough to carry outdoors. Cliff Jacobson is an outdoors writer and wilderness canoe guide. He is a retired teacher of environmental science, and the author of more than a dozen successful books on canoeing and camping. He lives in River Falls, Wisconsin.Back Jacket
Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows you what you need to know. Look inside to find: Step-by-step instructions for tying the ten most useful knots and hitches, twenty-two variations, and four essential splices and lashingsEasy-to-follow illustrations for both righties and leftiesInformation on the best type of rope and knot to use for each task at handDirections on how to properly prepare, coil, and maintain ropes for durability and reliabilit
Author Biography
Cliff Jacobson is one of North America's most respected outdoors writers and wilderness canoe guides. His experiences as a professional outfitter and canoeing consultant have resulted in more than a dozen top-selling books on camping, canoeing, navigation, and outdoor skills.
Number of Pages: 64
Dimensions: 0.2 x 8.9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: March 04, 2008