Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibres Became the Backbone of Civilisation by Tim Queeney #foliosociety

Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibres Became the Backbone of Civilisation by Tim Queeney #foliosocietyA unique and compelling adventure through the history of rope and its impact on civilisation, in the vein of single subject bestsellers like Salt and Cod. Tim Queeney is a sailor who knows more about rope and its importance to humankind than most. In Rope, Queeney takes readers on a ride through the history of rope and the way it weaves itself through the story of civilisation. From Magellan's world circling ships, to the 15th century fleet of Admiral

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outdoor work and the ongoing loss of farmland birds that were so familiar to Miss White

• A large format makes it easy to trace the complex links between technological innovations

ancient Armenian monasteries

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court depositions

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teasing vines and patterns

fresh queso and zingy salads

perfect for fans of Zadie Smith's Feel Free and Jia Tolentino's Trick Mirror

Spender BooksISBN: 9781739285906Extent: 264

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