Michael C. Smith and Cynthia K. Garrett, writing as Garrett Smith, are a husband-and-wife writing team. Their narratives delve into the complexities of the human psyche, weaving intricate plots with surprising twists. With a keen eye for detail and a masterful storytelling approach, they draw readers deeply into their compelling worlds.
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Few writers, or perhaps even sailors, can rival Harvey Garrett Smith when it comes to thoroughly understanding and articulating the many traditional arts of maritime culture. Originally published in 1953, this slim but comprehensive volume is the perfect shipboard reference for today's yachters and boaters as well as any landlocked souls who dream of the sea. In this one of a kind treatise on maritime skills and practices, Smith offers a master class on how to rig, work, and maintain a ship. With over 100 illustrations accompanying Smith's salt-soaked prose, you'll have no trouble grasping the ins and outs of handling a ship, the various sailor's tools, a wide range of knots and hitches, as well as the art of splicing, hand sewing, and canvas work. Further subjects include proper coiling, stowing, and belaying techniques, proper towing procedure, net making, and decorative knot-tying. With "The Arts of the Sailor" in your quarters, you'll be able to handle anything the high seas can throw your way
The book distinguishes between boat carpentry and house carpentry, emphasizing the unique challenges and techniques involved in each. It showcases the specialized tools and methods used by boat carpenters, which differ significantly from those employed in home construction. Hervey Garrett Smith, a celebrated author on traditional maritime arts, provides clear and evocative descriptions of knotting, splicing, and marlinspike seamanship, complemented by technically accurate and visually appealing illustrations. This classic work remains an essential resource for enthusiasts of boat craftsmanship.
Teaches a few basic knots: the bowline, sheet bend, and rolling hitch, among others - and splices in three-strand and braided rope. This book also covers decorative rope and canvaswork - the traditional arts of the sailor.