160 pages, indexed, bibliography, glossary illustrated. The outer edge of the front cover has lightly lifted, else a clean, unmarked and solid copy. "KNOTS, SPLICES & ROPEWORK" "The Complete Book of Knots provides easy-to-follow instructions for selecting and tying more than 100 of the most useful knots. With knots for climbing, sailing and fishing, every knot contains information on its history and development, alternative names and its uses." back cover