Knots, Bends, Splices With tables of strengths of ropes, etc. and wire rigging

"Knots, Bends, Splices" by Captain Jutsum is an early 20th-century handbook designed to teach sailors and others the crucial skills of rope work. This book provides detailed instructions and clear diagrams for tying a wide variety of knots, bends, and splices. The book covers the basics, like common whipping, and moves into more complicated knots such as the bowline and clove hitch. It also explains how to join and splice ropes together correctly as well as practical advice on working with natural and wire ropes. Finally, it provides tables listing the strength of various materials used in rope work. Readers can learn how to expertly handle and safely secure ropes in all kinds of settings.