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1 Burgess, T. Tom (J. Irving, editor) Knots, Ties and Splices. a Handbook for Seafarers, Travelers and all Who Use Cordage; with Practical Notes on Wire and Wire Splicing, Anglers' Knots, Etc
New York E. P. Dutton & Company 1946 Hard Cover Very Good in Good dust jacket 
[6], 122 pages, illustrated, cloth, DJ, very good. Reissue of 1934 edition. Originally written by J. Tom Burgess. Revised and rewritten by Commander J. Irving. From the DJ: Not only for seamen but in many types of trade the need for a working knowledge of the handling of ropes is essential and nowhere in this information available in so practical and easily mastered form as in this book. Here are full, step-by-step illustrated instructions on simle knots and loops, shortenings, splicing, ties, ring kinots, mooring knots, hitches, fastenings and lashing, strops and slings. There are chapters on the ends of ropes, on plaits and mats, on wire, and on angler's knots.' ; 122 pages 
Price: 25.00 USD
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