Knots and splices

Knotting and splicing ropes and cordage

The Use of Ropes and Tackle

by Pearl, W. A. (William Armour), Dana, Homer J. (Homer Jackson)

Knots, Bends, Splices - With tables of strengths of ropes, etc. and wire rigging

by Jutsum, Captain

Knots, Splices and Rope Work - A Practical Treatise Giving Complete and Simple Directions for Making All the Most Useful and Ornamental Knots in Common Use, with Chapters on Splicing, Pointing, Seizing, Serving, etc.

by Verrill, A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt)