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100 1 _aPlymouth Cordage Company
245 1 4 _aThe story of rope
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-10-05
508 _aSteve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Story of Rope: The History and the Modern Development of Rope-Making" is a historical account compiled and published by the Plymouth Cordage Company in the early 20th century, specifically 1916. This book explores the evolution of rope-making from ancient to modern times, shedding light on an industry that is often overlooked yet plays a pivotal role in various aspects of everyday life. It delves into the raw materials used in rope production as well as the advancements in manufacturing processes that have shaped the cordage industry. In this comprehensive examination, the book chronicles the timeline of rope-making, beginning with primitive methods employed by early civilizations using natural materials such as animal hides and plant fibers. It details significant advancements in techniques through the ages, including the introduction of machinery that transformed rope production into a large-scale industrial process. The text provides insights into the different types of fibers, such as Manila, Sisal, and various hemps, along with descriptions of modern manufacturing processes at the Plymouth Cordage Company. It underscores the intricate balance of art and science involved in producing high-quality rope and highlights the fundamental role rope has played in maritime activities, agriculture, and numerous other industries throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNorth Plymouth, Mass.: Plymouth Cordage Company, 1916
653 _aRope
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71807
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