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ISBN: 9781615192762
Published: September 22, 2015
Price: $18.95 US / $24.95 CAN
Hardcover (Hidden Spiral): 192 pages
Subject: Science & Nature
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The Field Guide to Knots
How to Identify, Tie, and Untie Over 80 Essential Knots for Outdoor Pursuits
by
Bob Holtzman
A Fasten-ating Guide to Knots for Every Adventure!
The perfect knot can make any job quicker, easier, and safer—whether you need to build a shelter, tether a horse, rappel down a cliff, or moor a boat. In The Field Guide to Knots, veteran outdoorsman Bob Holtzman helps you:
- Select and tie the right knot for any task
- Identify and untie existing knots
- Choose and maintain your rope, and more!
With more than 80 time-tested knots and more than 600 color photos, this Field Guide is indispensable for backpackers, climbers, sailors, anglers, hunters, equestrians—and anyone else who’s ever needed to change a sail, reposition a climbing rope, or splice a tent pole!
Sample Pages
Check out this sample spread to see just how easy knot-tying can be with this illustrated guide! “A handy guide describing practical knots for outdoor enthusiasts.”—Library Journal“The text and illustrations are clear and precise.”—Manhattan Book Review