First published in 1939, the Encyclopedia of Knots and Fancy Rope Work has been a classic in its field for more three quarters of a century. Comprehensive in scope, this encyclopedia begins with a history of knots and rope making and proceeds into the how-to of tying and of making useful and decorative articles with rope. More than 3,600 knots are described and illustrated in this hardcover, 704-page text. A truly invaluable resource!