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

teasing vines and patterns

fresh queso and zingy salads

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

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

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