Knotting For Scouts (1967)

At a glance..

Within the covers of this booklet, Scouts will find all the knots they need to know for their various grade and proficiency badge requirements. Through study of this book and constant practice with all types of ropes and under many conditions and with good instruction from experts every Scout can make himself thoroughly competent in rope work.

The details..

Knots, Splices and Rope Work by A. Hyatt Verrill is a comprehensive guide that teaches the art of knot tying in detail. This book has been written keeping in mind the needs of scouts who need to know different types of knots for their various grade levels as well as proficiency badges.

The author believes that every scout should be able to tie a proper knot since it can often mean the difference between life or death in certain situations. The book starts with basic information about ropes such as its parts - two ends and standing part - before moving on to explain how each type of knot works.

The selection of knots covered in this book has been limited only to those which are generally useful, making it easy for readers to understand them quickly without getting lost within complex details.The instructions provided are clear enough even for beginners who have never tied a single knot before.

Overall, Knots, Splices and Rope Work is an excellent resource not just for scouts but also anyone interested in learning more about rope work techniques.It's small enough to fit into any cargo pocket on your uniform pants so you can take it wherever you go! With detailed descriptions accompanied by illustrations throughout the text,this practical treatise will help you become proficient at rope work.