The Marlinspike Sailor
by Hervey Garrett Smith
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Book Reviews of The Marlinspike Sailor
Book Review: Wonderful resource in this technical age.
Summary: 4 Stars
As a US Navy First Class Bos'n Mate, this book is a fantastic text for keeping our arts alive and accessible to the novice. This will be my second copy as the first was 'pinched' by a colleague. I have completed at least four of the projects with great results(yeah, yeah, tooting my own horn. I know). H.G. Smith helps define beauty in simplicity, form truly follows function.Book Review: How to of Knots
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great book for anyone wanting to learn about nautical knots, and sundry other nautical things. You won't learn how to sail but you can tie a bowline, sew a ditty bag or build a sea chest with the best of them. A great book for someone looking for how to use the traditional materials. The book gives very little coverage of modern man-made fiber ropes.Book Review: A handy little boook
Summary: 4 Stars
A chatty and charming little notebook of traditional skills for working traditional 3-ply laid line. Owners of classic craft will find it useful, and those with an interested in traditional sailing skills will find it a must-have for their library. I'm already contemplating burying my gaff-rigged catboat in acres of netting, woven rugs and baggywrinkle.Book Review: Best knot illustrations ever.
Summary: 5 Stars
Smith was an artist and his illustrations are proof of it. Excellent drawings, most knots don't even need instructions.
He covers about everything you'd need to know about sailor's knots and a few other very useful things besides (like a rope ladder made completely of rope).
This book is very nice to tote about as well.
Book Review: A must-have for the Knotter's Library
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this book for two specific reasons. First, because it is recommended by many other knot tyers that know their stuff, and second, because of the illustrations. Although digital photos are nice, I very much enjoy the drawings in this book. They are very clear and easy to follow, and the accompanying text is enjoyable to read as well.