The Complete Guide to Knots: And How to Tie Them

by Walter B. Gibson

How to tie and untie knots for any purpose.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1961

About the author

Walter Brown Gibson (September 12, 1897-December 6, 1985) was an American author and professional magician best known for his work on the pulp fiction character The Shadow. Gibson, under the pen-name Maxwell Grant, wrote "more than 300 novel-length" Shadow stories, writing up to "10,000 words a day" to satisfy public demand during the character's golden age in the 1930s and 1940s.

Reviews

[Jack · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'll admit, when my mother handed me this book, I was skeptical. Non-fiction isn't really my cup of tea but I have to say this book might have changed that. Though it took some work to muscle through the chapter on the overhand knot, I was definitely hooked by the time I finished the chapter on the figure eight knot. The plot line is a roller coaster ride of emotion. And Walter B. Gibson( I call him Gibby ) makes you feel like you are right there with him, wrestling with the infamous Lark's Head knot, but I don't have to explain that experience to all you Knotties out there ;). And I don't even want to give spoilers, but when you find out that you need to bring the end of the rope back through the loop of a bowline in order to tie it, you just get blown away. But you'll find that out for yourself when you read this. Verdict: AMAZING!!!!!!!!





ha. sarcasm.

[Aida]

a knot is a knot is a knot. simple knots, double knots, hitches, these are some of the knots featured here in what is touted as the"most authoritative" book on knots. what have i learned? i've stopped at simple knots. i promise to learn the rest -- at least before i die. a fun book.