This book brings together twenty essays on diverse topics in the history and science of knots. It is divided into five parts, which deal respectively with knots in prehistory and antiquity, non-European traditions, working knots, the developing science of knots, and decorative and other aspects ...
History and Science of KnotsKnot, OverhandWARNER, C., & TURNER, J. (1996). History and Science of Knots. Cingapura: WorldTURNER, J. C. (1995). History and Science of Knots.
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Knots landing Discusses the connections between maths and physics revealed in the books `The History and Science of Knots,' edited by J.C. Turner and P. vand de Griend, `Scaling and Renormalization in Statistical Physics,' by John Cardy, and `Turbulen... R Matthews - 《New Scientist》 被...
The history of knots. Steen Jepsen on Pixabay Knot Tying For most people, their repertoire of knots is limited to two: the reef knot and the clove hitch. Those who can recall their guiding or scouting days may also remember the bowline and the sheepshank―just the names, not how to tie...
摘要: Gary Urton, Inka History in Knots: Reading Khipus as Primary Sources (Austin, TX: University of Texas Press, 2017), pp. xvii + 293, $27.95, pb. - Volume 51 Issue 1 - Christopher HeaneyDOI: 10.1017/S0022216X19000221 年份: 2019 ...
We saw Althorpe’s Island and the mainland on the other side as we entered Investigator’s Straits, sailing beautifully but at five knots an hour only. When we had proceeded about 30 miles along the coast we saw smoke rising, which was supposed to be a signal from someone who had seen ...
The kite, a Chinese invention, has been praised asthe forerunner of modern aeroplane. It hascontributed to the development of science andproduction of aeroplanes.The first plane was shapedafter the kite.The earliest Chinese kites were made ofwood which can date back as far as the Warring States...
We saw Althorpe’s Island and the mainland on the other side as we entered Investigator’s Straits, sailing beautifully but at five knots an hour only. When we had proceeded about 30 miles along the coast we saw smoke rising, which was supposed to be a signal from someone who had seen ...
It is an essential skill for any antiquarian bookseller, and it is surprising how few expert dealers are really expert packers. I have never forgotten the special knots for tying up packages which I learned at Howell’s, and although we have since developed more efficient and speedier ways to...