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. Purchase traditionally made bellropes, sea chest beckets, rope fenders and fancy nautical rope work. So reads the opening sentence of the classic the marlinspike sailor by hervey garret smith. 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. The marlinspike sailor book by hervey garrett smith 4. Anyone can splice the short splice the long splice the stowage of rope how to lay up a grommet whippings the. Marine artisan barbara merry, an expert in artistic marlinspike seamanship skills, shows you how with marlinspike sailors knots and crafts. With the addition of a section on modern, synthetic rope in. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the marlinspike sailor. The marlinspike sailor kindle edition by smith, hervey garrett. This book should be read in conjunction with both the ashley book of knots and seamanship in the age of sail. The marlinspike sailor by hervey garrett smith 1993.
The marlinspike sailor book by hervey garrett smith. The marlinspike sailor, now in its 46th year, is one of the halfdozen or so essential books in any sailor s working library. The appendices on splicing modern synthetic rope was especially helpful for me. The first knot book i bought over 25 years ago was the marlinspike sailor by hervey garrett smith. 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. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Pdf the marlinspike sailor download full pdf book download. 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. The marlinspike sailor isnt the ashley book of knots, but it gives a very good start to knot tying. With the addition of a section on modern, synthetic rope in the 1970s. Absolutely the best book ive ever seen about ropework and knot tying.
Dupres criticism of the use of nautical terminology in the marlinspike sailor to be a bit ironic. He wrote and illustrated several books, including the marlinspike sailor, the small boat sailors bible, and the arts of the sailor. Marine artisan barbara merry, an expert in artistic marlinspike seamanship skills, shows you how with marlinspike sailor s knots and crafts. The marlinspike sailor 9780070592186 by hervey garrett smith and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The marlinspike sailor second edition, enlarged by hervey. Marlinspike seamanshipmarlinspike seamanship the name marlinespike is derived from the tool that is used for splicing. If you want to learn how to do fancy ropework, this book is a must. The marlinspike sailor ebook written by hervey garrett smith. Marlinspike sailors arts and crafts by barbara merry. Barbara merry, an internationally acclaimed marlinspike artist, is the sailors artist. Marlinspike sailor waggoner guide books and fineedge. The marlinspike sailor is an excellent book to keep on board to teach yourself or your crew. The marlinspike sailor, now in its 46th year, is one of the halfdozen or so essential books in any sailors working library.
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. The marlinspike sailor is a classic in every sense of the word. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The marlinspike sailor ebooks free book best seller directories. A treasure trove of traditional ropework in nautral or synthetic ropes, by a master of the art. The marlinspike sailor book washington county cooperative.
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 chapter on the star knot is an excellent example this book was the only one to describe the knot stepbystep. But its real business is decorative rope and canvasworkthe traditional arts of the sailorand here it has no equal. 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. The marlinspike sailor to cult classic status when it was published in 1956. Beautifully ilustrated by the authors own bw drawings. The late hervey garrett smith was the foremost marine illustrator of the 1950s and 1960s, and his wonderful drawings of traditional ropework quickly propelled. It teaches a few basic knots the bowline, sheet bend, and rolling hitch, among othersand splices in threestrand and braided rope. This book also covers decorative rope and canvaswork the traditional arts of the sailor.
Pdf the marlinspike sailor second edition enlarged. Would make an interesting knot to close a braided bracelet. Using hand drawings that are clearer than any photograph, the marlinspike sailor c. Smiths other book the arts of the sailor it is profusely illustrated with truly beautiful pen and ink drawings. 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. This book teaches a few basic knots and splices, but its real business is decorative rope and canvas work the.
With the addition of a section on modern, synthetic rope in the 1970s, its popularity has continued undiminished to this day. First published in 1956, youll learn about seamanship, lots of knots, even catboat weathervanes. 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. Hervey garrett smith was the foremost marine illustrator of the 1950s and 1960s, and his wonderful. The marlinspike sailor second edition, enlarged by. This book has a very well illustrated section on splicing 2in1 braided ropes. 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 sailors knot par excellence, however, is the bowline fig. Bell rope kits and sea chest construction plans also available. 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. Discover the tools and trade of the marlinspike sailor and how they used decorative knots practically. If you want to know how to tie a bowline, then go to the web. With the addition of a section on modern, synthetic rope in the 1970s, its popularity has continued. The chapter on the star knot is an excellent example this book was the only one to describe the knot stepby. It also makes delightful reading for armchair sailors and the. It can be a tapered metal pin or carved of wood wood. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The marlinspike sailor by hervey garrett smith books on. The marlinspike sailor second edition enlarged available for download and read online in other. Welcome to marlinspike, the quarterly magazine devoted to traditional sailing vessels, sailors, and programs. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. It includes every variety of knotting, splicing, serving, and fancy. The illustrations make even the most complex projects easy to accomplish. 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. 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. The late hervey garrett smith was the foremost marine illustr. 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. Written by a lifelong sailor and nautical illustrator, it not only gives the history of each item described, but presents each knot, bend and hitch in such a clear fashion. Editions of the marlinspike sailor by hervey garrett smith.
When you can readily and surely tie this knot every time, you may feel yourself on the. It teaches a few basic knotsthe bowline, sheet bend, and rolling hitch, among others. The ultimate encyclopedia of knots and ropework, geoffrey budworth. But its real business is decorative rope and canvas work the traditional arts of the sailor and here it has no equal. But its real business is decorative rope and canvas workthe traditional arts of the sailorand here it has no equal. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the marlinspike sailor.
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. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. 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. Download pdf the marlinspike sailor second edition enlarged book full free. Marlinspike sailors arts and crafts book depository. He is also an active member of the international guild of knot tyers. Just a bit less cumbersome than the ashley book of knots. A comprehensive range of knots made simple by basic illustrations and easy to read text.
Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with optical recognition software. 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. Sep 30, 2015 the marlinspike sailor ebook written by hervey garrett smith. With the help of her expert guidance, you can create more than 30.
The marlinspike sailor edition 1 by hervey garrett smith. It was first published in 1956 based on a series of articles in rudder magazine in the 50. Barbara is the author of the splicing handbook, now in its third edition. 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 second edition, enlarged hervey garrett smith on. 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.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The marlinspike sailor by hervey garrett smith goodreads. With the addition of a section on modern, synthetic rope in the 1970s, its popularity has continued undiminished. 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 second edition, enlarged smith, hervey garrett on. 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. After another year i finally tyed my first star knot. Knowledge of marlinspike seamanship is what distinguishes the true seaman from the man who merely ventures upon the water. Hervey garrett smith was the foremost marine illustrator of.
The marlinspike sailor kindle edition by smith, hervey. The marlinspike sailor ebooks free book best seller. Chapter 3 marlinespike seamanship marlinespike seamanship is the art of handling and working all kinds of fiber and wire rope. The marlinspike sailor by hervey garrett smith, 9780070592186, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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