Whips and Whipmaking, 2nd Edition
This profusely illustrated book by D.W. Morgan is a comprehensive introduction to whips. It extends the treatment of dynamics and design discussed in the first edition and illustrates examples of many more styles of whips. Two major sections have been added, the development and distribution of the Mongol whip, and a comprehensive review of the whips used in the Indiana Jones movies, including the resurgence of interest in whip cracking inspired by these movies. Paperback. 219 pp.
Sales of books are final. No returns or exchanges allowed.
This profusely illustrated book by D.W. Morgan is a comprehensive introduction to whips. It extends the treatment of dynamics and design discussed in the first edition and illustrates examples of many more styles of whips. Two major sections have been added, the development and distribution of the Mongol whip, and a comprehensive review of the whips used in the Indiana Jones movies, including the resurgence of interest in whip cracking inspired by these movies. Paperback. 219 pp.
Sales of books are final. No returns or exchanges allowed.
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Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
ix
Preface to the Second Edition
xiii
Preface to the First Edition
xv
Chapter 1. A Historical Perspective
3
The Western Whip
5
The Mongol Whip
10
Chapter 2. Types and Uses of Whips
16
Horse, Mule, and Bullock Whips
18
Whips for Use with Cattle
27
Circus Whips
29
Showpiece Whips
31
Whips for Corporal and Spiritual Punishment
35
Chapter 3. Development and Distribution of the Mongol Whip
40
Chapter 4. Construction of Whips
54
Construction of Thongs
54
Falls and Crackers
64
Construction of Handles
66
Attachment of Thongs to Handles
72
Manufacture of an Australian Stockwhip
78
Notes on the Whipmaker’s Trade in Australia
83
Chapter 5. Dynamics and Design of Whips
89
Dynamics of the Whip Thong
91
Dynamics of the Handle
95
Balance of the Whip
97
Chapter 6. The Whip Used by Indiana Jones:
99
Bullwhip Number 455
99
Show and Sport Whipcracking
103
The 450 Series Bullwhips
106
Durability and Design
110
Chapter 7. Whipcracking
112
Getting Started
112
Fancy Whip Handling
115
Chapter 8. Maintenance and Repair
119
Maintenance of Whips
119
Repair of Whips
128
Chapter 9. Whipmaking for the Amateur
133
Plating or Braiding
133
Notes on Whipmaking
162
Appendix A
Whips and Whipmaking by W.G. Ashford (1893)
169
Whip Repairing
205
References and Sources
213
Index
215
About the Author
219
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David W. Morgan
David W. Morgan, author of Whips and Whipmaking, Braiding Fine Leather, and Whips of the West, became interested in the subject of whips and leathercraft during a trip to Australia in the early 1960s. At that time whipmaking was an active trade there and he was able to meet a number of whip makers such as Burt Hill, Tom Hill, and W. Millowick, studying their craft in person and later through correspondence.
On returning to the U.S. he and his wife Dorothy began Austral Enterprises, importing braided leather goods from Australia. The name of the company was changed to David Morgan to reflect the broader range of items offered as the business grew, but kangaroo hide whips were still featured.
In 1976 the US government banned the importation of kangaroo so David turned to supplying the demand for whips in the US by making his own in calf skin. By the time the ban was lifted there were far fewer whipmakers active and he thought to write the book Whips and Whipmaking to better document the craft.
In 1981 the first Indiana Jones movie was released featuring one of David's whips, and that movie, with the others following in the series, along with the readier dissemination of information over the internet, have helped fuel a resurgance in whip making. Throughout his study and practice at whipmaking David shared his knowledge generously by letter, telephone and in person as well as by writing the three books on the topic, enabled by others who likewise shared their knowledge and many examples of leather craft from all around the world.
For more information about David W. Morgan please visit David W. Morgan. For behind-the-scene peeks at our company, please visit Our Blog.
