Hervey garrett smith was the foremost marine illustrator of the 1950s and 1960s, and his wonderful. Packed with useful handson information conveyed in a chatty, humorous style, the arts of the sailor is the perfect book to keep aboard ship for study and for ready reference when the need arises. So reads the opening sentence of the classic the marlinspike sailor by hervey garret smith. Pdf the marlinspike sailor second edition enlarged. A treasure trove of traditional ropework in nautral or synthetic ropes, by a master of the art. The illustrations make even the most complex projects easy to accomplish. The chapter on the star knot is an excellent example this book was the only one to describe the knot stepbystep. This book teaches a few basic knots and splices, but its real business is decorative rope and canvas work the traditional arts of the sailor and here it has no equal. The diagrams take some concentration to follow but the somewhat narrative story gives firsthand knowledge of a huge range of historic ship operations and knotwork in the past several hundred years.
Smiths other book the arts of the sailor it is profusely illustrated with truly beautiful pen and ink drawings. It includes every variety of knotting, splicing, serving, and fancy. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. With the addition of a section on modern, synthetic rope in the 1970s, its popularity has continued undiminished to this day. Beautifully ilustrated by the authors own bw drawings. The marlinspike sailor by hervey garrett smith, 9780070592186, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He wrote and illustrated several books, including the marlinspike sailor, the small boat sailors bible, and the arts of the sailor. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with optical recognition software.
The marlinspike sailor is an excellent book to keep on board to teach yourself or your crew. Dupres criticism of the use of nautical terminology in the marlinspike sailor to be a bit ironic. Her booth is popular at wooden boat shows, and she has done much in recent years to encourage the use of earthfriendly materials in todays ropework. The sailors knot par excellence, however, is the bowline fig. Sep 30, 2015 the marlinspike sailor ebook written by hervey garrett smith. The late hervey garrett smith was the foremost marine illustrator of the 1950s and 1960s, and his wonderful drawings of traditional ropework quickly propelled. Bell rope kits and sea chest construction plans also available.
The marlinspike sailor by hervey garrett smith goodreads. The marlinspike sailor book by hervey garrett smith. The appendices on splicing modern synthetic rope was especially helpful for me. Marlinspike sailors arts and crafts book depository. This book teaches a few basic knots and splices, but its real business is decorative rope and canvas work the traditional arts of the sailorand here it has no equal. The marlinspike sailor book washington county cooperative.
The book was written in the 1940s but it tells a little story and some history with each of its 4000 knots, splices, and other amazing items. You can also tie the sailors turks head knot into a bracelet and morph a monkeys fist knot into a doorstop or a fun toy for your dog. The marlinspike sailor is an important and useful book for the beginner to teach themselves the fundamental skills necessary to quickly make oneself a. The marlinspike sailor isnt the ashley book of knots, but it gives a very good start to knot tying. Marlinspike seamanshipmarlinspike seamanship the name marlinespike is derived from the tool that is used for splicing. This book was first published in 1971, and has endured since then always a sign of a book that has lasting value nand appeal. The marlinspike sailor, now in its 46th year, is one of the halfdozen or so essential books in any sailor s working library. The ultimate encyclopedia of knots and ropework, geoffrey budworth. The marlinspike sailor second edition, enlarged by. The marlinspike sailor ebook written by hervey garrett smith.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. But its real business is decorative rope and canvas workthe traditional arts of the sailorand here it has no equal. The marlinspike sailor edition 1 by hervey garrett smith. Marlinspike sailors arts and crafts by barbara merry. The marlinspike sailor, now in its 46th year, is one of the halfdozen or so essential books in any sailors working library. It teaches a few basic knotsthe bowline, sheet bend, and rolling hitch, among others. Barbara is the author of the splicing handbook, now in its third edition. With the help of her expert guidance, you can create more than 30. Making rope behave anyone can splice whippings the running turks head a simple rope mat grafting, pointing and hitching the riggers little helper rope fenders. It teaches a few basic knots the bowline, sheet bend, and rolling hitch, among othersand splices in threestrand and braided rope. With the addition of a section on modern, synthetic rope in the 1970s, its popularity has continued undiminished. He is also an active member of the international guild of knot tyers.
Discover the tools and trade of the marlinspike sailor and how they used decorative knots practically. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the marlinspike sailor. It was first published in 1956 based on a series of articles in rudder magazine in the 50. This book also covers decorative rope and canvaswork the traditional arts of the sailor. Marine artisan barbara merry, an expert in artistic marlinspike seamanship skills, shows you how with marlinspike sailors knots and crafts. The chapter on the star knot is an excellent example this book was the only one to describe the knot stepby. The marlinspike sailor is more project oriented and has excellent plans and diagrams for practical onboard ropework and sewing projects while this book is focussed on the elements that go into such projects without the actual examples. Hervey garret smith was one of the best maritime artists of his day as well as one of the founders and the first director. The marlinspike sailor to cult classic status when it was published in 1956. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. With the addition of a section on modern, synthetic rope in the 1970s.
The marlinspike sailor second edition, enlarged smith, hervey garrett on. The marlinspike sailor by hervey garrett smith books on. Marine artisan barbara merry, an expert in artistic marlinspike seamanship skills, shows you how with marlinspike sailor s knots and crafts. When you can readily and surely tie this knot every time, you may feel yourself on the. The marlinspike sailor second edition enlarged available for download and read online in other.
The marlinspike sailor by hervey garrett smith 1993. This book should be read in conjunction with both the ashley book of knots and seamanship in the age of sail. Download pdf the marlinspike sailor second edition enlarged book full free. Madelyn douglas the marlinspike sailor to get the marlinspike sailor pdf, make sure you click the hyperlink beneath and save the ebook or get access to other information which are have conjunction with the marlinspike sailor ebook. Pdf the marlinspike sailor download full pdf book download. For a rope mat, a rope ladder, a sea chest, a ditty bag, a canvas bucket, a mast boot, and the bestlooking rope fenders or heaving line in the marina, this is the book of choice. Anyone can splice the short splice the long splice the stowage of rope how to lay up a grommet whippings the. Welcome to marlinspike, the quarterly magazine devoted to traditional sailing vessels, sailors, and programs. The marlinspike sailor ebooks free book best seller directories.
The marlinspike sailor 9780070592186 by hervey garrett smith and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Absolutely the best book ive ever seen about ropework and knot tying. Editions of the marlinspike sailor by hervey garrett smith. For making a rope mat, rope ladder, sea chest, ditty bag, canvas bucket, mast boot, heaving line, and the best looking rope fenders in the marina, this is the book to have. Would make an interesting knot to close a braided bracelet. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Purchase traditionally made bellropes, sea chest beckets, rope fenders and fancy nautical rope work.
Knowledge of marlinspike seamanship is what distinguishes the true seaman from the man who merely ventures upon the water. If you want to know how to tie a bowline, then go to the web. Mcgraw hillhervey garrett smith was the foremost marine illustrator of the 1950s and 1960s, and his wonderful drawings of traditional ropework quickly propelled the marlinspike sailor to cult classic status when it was published in 1956. It can be a tapered metal pin or carved of wood wood. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Just a bit less cumbersome than the ashley book of knots. Marlinspike sailor waggoner guide books and fineedge. But its real business is decorative rope and canvasworkthe traditional arts of the sailorand here it has no equal. Chapter 3 marlinespike seamanship marlinespike seamanship is the art of handling and working all kinds of fiber and wire rope. This book teaches a few basic knots and splices, but its real business is decorative rope and canvas work the. You can also tie the sailor s turks head knot into a bracelet and morph a monkeys fist knot into a doorstop or a fun toy for your dog. A comprehensive range of knots made simple by basic illustrations and easy to read text. Hervey garrett smith was the foremost marine illustrator of. The marlinspike sailor second edition, enlarged by hervey. It also makes delightful reading for armchair sailors and the. Hervey garrett smith was the foremost marine illustrator of the 1950s and 1960s, and his wonderful drawings of traditional ropework quickly propelled the marlinspike sailor to cult classic status when it was published in 1956. Jul 30, 2019 the book was written in the 1940s but it tells a little story and some history with each of its 4000 knots, splices, and other amazing items.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The late hervey garrett smith was the foremost marine illustr. But its real business is decorative rope and canvas work the traditional arts of the sailor and here it has no equal. After another year i finally tyed my first star knot. With the addition of a section on modern, synthetic rope in the 1970s, its popularity has continued. If you want to learn how to do fancy ropework, this book is a must. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. There is a good bit of overlap between the two books, although this one is both more comprehensive and a smaller physical book for your small onboard library. The marlinspike sailor is an important and useful book for the beginner to teach themselves the fundamental skills necessary to quickly make oneself a useful member of any traditional sailboat crew. The marlinspike sailor kindle edition by smith, hervey garrett.
The first knot book i bought over 25 years ago was the marlinspike sailor by hervey garrett smith. With the addition of a section on modern, synthetic rope in. Using hand drawings that are clearer than any photograph, the marlinspike sailor c. No one can become a skipper, or should aspire to that distinction, who has not mastered knots, palm and needle work, and the making of small objects on board as necessary. First published in 1956, youll learn about seamanship, lots of knots, even catboat weathervanes. The marlinspike sailor kindle edition by smith, hervey. The marlinspike sailor ebooks free book best seller. The marlinspike sailor is an excellent book to keep on board to teach yourself or your crew the fundamentals of working with rope, so critical a part of sailing. The marlinspike sailor book by hervey garrett smith 4. Barbara merry, an internationally acclaimed marlinspike artist, is the sailors artist. The marlinspike sailor is a classic in every sense of the word. Once a rope is onboard a boat and is given a specific purpose and is given a specific purpose, such as dock line, halyard, etc. This book has a very well illustrated section on splicing 2in1 braided ropes. The marlinspike sailor second edition, enlarged hervey garrett smith on.
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