A low priced book on a number of interesting knots, including how to replace the coverings on fishing floats, and a number of different ways to cover rails, knife handles, and anything that stays still long enough to cover. Care has been taken not to repeat the knots already shown in the companion volume KNOTS, Useful and Ornamental, so there is a lot of new material in this book (though, for the benefit of those who only want this one book, there is also a section on the most popular knots). 32 pages, 238 drawings, plus 21 silhouettes of sailing rigs, like that below.

If you are into horses, you need this book. Step by step instructions on 29 useful knots and details of how to make two sorts of bridles, a headstall and a halter – all from rope. 44 pages, 235 drawings.

The turks head knot is a complicated knot used by most plaiters and whipmakers, and isn’t easy for the beginner to learn. This book reduces the process of making a turks head knot into a few rules that can be learned by anyone in a short time. 28 pages, 196 drawings.

A useful and decorative knot used by whipmakers and even sailors. This book presents the most common and useful turk’s heads,with step by step instructions. 36 pages, 406 drawings.