First published in 1944, it was the culmination of over 11 years of work. Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley, july 1944, doubleday books edition, hardcover in english. The ashley book of free ebook download as pdf file. Hanna boudreaux has lived in the small town of willow all her life. The book contains 3,854 numbered entries and approximately 7,000 illustrations. The zenith and zenith of 565 pounds, zenith and zenith check out the bestsellers of all time see the. The subtitle every practical knot what it looks like, who uses it, where it comes from, and how to tie it pretty much says it all. The ashley book of knots takes us back to a time when knots saved lives and put dinner on the table. Another example of this would be the triple fishermans knot which is now recommended. Ashley book of knots will be a unique and permanent addition to any library. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Other users will see the books youve suggested here in the related books block. He tells when they appeared, something about their history, and what.
Ashley book knots 0 every practical knot how it looks, who uses it, where it comes from, and how to tie it up. The ashley book of knots aboard ship knotting had reached its flood early. But in this attractive, wellorganized archive of more than 3,900 different knots presented through 7,000 illustrationsthe art of knot tying lives on, both as a historical reference and. Handbook of knots, raoul graumont, cornell maritime press. The key to knots and splices, walter glass, key publishing co.
But i had given no thought atthat time to writing a book of knots, a fact which i. The link will take you to my description of the book, further down on this page. Ashley book of knots free ebook download as pdf file. Encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work, raoul graumont and john j. Dec 31, 2018 basic book of knots and lashings free download as pdf file. Ashley book of knots free download and eye, long slaves to magazine and book, were again free. The ashley book of knots july 1944 edition open library. Yes, more knots will likely be invented as time goes on, but for most of us we will have to spend much. Some of the knots now used as standard climbing knots, such as the flemish bend, were considered by ashley to be excessively bulky or overly difficult to tie.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Born in 1881 in new bedford, massachusetts, clifford w. Nov 16, 2009 the ashley book of knots by clifford w. The ashleybookofknots the ashley book of knots internet archive. The ashley book of knots this edition published in july 1944 by doubleday books. On scribd, i came upon what knot, a fantastic little guide by martin stone. Hernandez, john arcadi and peggy arcadi, norm ashley, aaron. Full text of the ashley book of knots internet archive. Ashley, is the definitive reference work on knots, splices, and ropework in general.
Ashley book of knots available as a free pdf on the internet archive. In this short video i ramble a bit on the rumors of the ashley book of knots becoming public domain. The ashley book of knots by clifford w ashley alibris. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Ashley is one of the best and most well known knot reference books. Knots in books and articles around the world are frequently referenced back to ashley s book. The ashley book of knots includes almost everything there is to know about knots, each precisely named and classified with some new knots. The ashley book of knots includes almost everything there is to know about knots, each precisely named and classified with some new knots official ly listed for the first time in the original 1944 publication. Precisely named and classified some new ones for the first. The ashley book of knots free ebook download as pdf file. Its too a good a book not to have a copy available when it comes to knots, their usages and how to tie them, of course it also covers many other uses of rope written at the turn of the 19 20th century so nothing about so called modern cordage not much difference in. Ashley, a sailor, a painter of maritime scenes, and the author of various monographs on seafaring and whaling.
Another example of this would be the triple fishermans knot which is now recommended for uhmwpe and other super fiber ropes. Recommended reads the ashley book of knots reecoil mfg co. First sentence the sailor, from the very nature of his craft, has a dependence upon. It is necessary that the joint should pivot as well as hinge, which accounts for. A fairly complex flat knot derived from the carrick bend. Whether out at sea or in a pioneer cabin, knots were a part of daily life, one that is nearly lost today. Neither is the book very useful as diagrams are only of the completed knots. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site.
The ashley book of knots by ashley new 9780571096596 fast free shipping. Ashley has included almost everything there is to know about them. The ashley book of knots will make a unique and permanent addition to any library. Ashley describes when each knot initially appeared, something about their history, and. Clifford ashley took notes on knots for over 40 years of his life, and then labored for over 11 years to produce the most comprehensive reference of knots and ropework ever written. This book was bought as a replacement for an older copy bought in the early 60s but lost in a boat sinking some 15 years ago. Ashley synthesized this and more over a grueling 11year period, and when his the ashley book of knots was published in 1944, it quickly became regarded as the pinnacle of books on knots and knotwork, a veritable knottyers bible, if you will, cataloging some 3,900 knots, illustrated with 7,000 drawings and informational graphics. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Edited by herbert van thal the twelfth pan book of horror stories table of contents 1. Ashley has devoted eleven years to writing this book, and it is based on forty years of looking for, trying out, and thinking up new knots. This includes many of the knots ashley used as models for the almost 7,000 illustrations in his encyclopedic magnum opus, the ashley book of knots, in continuous print since 1944. Featuring every practical knot, what it looks like, who uses it, where it comes from and how to tie it.
The fortyone chapters include knots classed under such general types as hooks, beckets, and toggles, the noose, and tricks and puzzles. The book contains exactly 3854 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. Ashley was an antique dealer and artist, who spent eleven years writing his magnum opus, the ashley book of knots, and died three years after its 1944 publication. Here are approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to marlingspike seamanship.
Aug 04, 2020 the ashley book of knots this edition published in july 1944 by doubleday books. Other books about knots ashley book of knots, clifford w. The ashley book of knots includes almost everything there is to know about knots, each precisely named and classified with some new knots officially listed for the first time in the original 1944 publication. His drawings are rife with humor and the text is full of colorful anecdotes. But i had given no thought atthat time to writing a book of knots, a fact which i have had. Ashley is the definitive and magnificent work on knots and knottying. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Please read carefully the instructions for printing and. Buy the ashley book of knots by clifford w ashley online at alibris. Sep 19, 2017 ashley synthesized this and more over a grueling 11year period, and when his the ashley book of knots was published in 1944, it quickly became regarded as the pinnacle of books on knots and knotwork, a veritable knottyers bible, if you will, cataloging some 3,900 knots, illustrated with 7,000 drawings and informational graphics. Great selection of modern and classic books waiting to be discovered. The definitive book on knots including approximately 3,900 different kinds of knots, from simple hitches to marlingspike seamanship, this book and a piece of cord will open a new and challenging world of practical adventure to readers of all ages. Folk ans oursh best where there are leisure and contentment, and neither of these conditions obtained on clipper ships.
Ashley s book knots while ashley was a respected artist, the cover was written by george giguere. With knots for climbing, sailing, and fishing, every knot entry contains a brief introduction to the history and development of the knot, its alternative names, and information on its uses and special features. The ashley book of knots abok clifford warren ashley is famous for his stunning 1944 compilation the ashley book of knots doubleday new york a reference manual of thousands of knots with excellent diagrams. Ci the ashley book of knots aboard ship knotting had reached its flood early in the nineteenth century, and by midcentury, with the commencement of the clip per east had begun co cbb. Editions of the ashley book of knots by clifford w. In 2016, ashley s daughter, phoebe chardon, donated her fathers collection of knots to the nbwm. Both inner hinges weak, will require care in handling.
The complete book of knots provides easytofollow instructions for selecting and tying more than 100 of the most useful knots. In that same year, in a farmhouse in westport, massachusetts, a man called clifford warren ashley, 53, starts writing a book about knots. The book contains drawings and instructions for thousands of different types of knots. Ashley describes when each knot initially appeared, something about their history, and what each knot is best used for. The definitive kind, that takes more than 40 years to compile and 11 years to complete, with over 7,000 drawings by the author, representing more than 3,800 knots. The ashley book of knots includes almost everything there is to know about knots, each precisely named and classified with some. The ashley book of knots, by clifford w ashley, illustrated, 1944. Precisely named and classified some new ones for the first time officially, they can be easily found in the big index.
The timeless allure of the art of knots the new york times. The ashley book of knots project gutenberg selfpublishing. Hey knotters, you probably already know this, but the knotters bible the ashley book of knots is available as a pdf download for free. No comparable book has been published since and it remains the. Clifford warren ashley is famous for his stunning 1944 compilation the ashley book of knots doubleday new york a reference manual of thousands of knots with excellent diagrams. It shows a sailor displaying a knot of a fools volume. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
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