A new book by Maine author Tim Queeney makes the case for why something as simple as rope has had a powerful impact on civilization. He explores the history of rope and how this common tool has led to human advances throughout the centuries. Queeney describes how rope has played a role in everything from Magellan’s journeys to the construction of world landmarks like Notre Dame and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Panelist:
Tim Queeney, author, Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization; former editor, Ocean Navigator; life-long sailor who has taught celestial navigation and has tied many a knot
