First published in 1944, it was the culmination of over 11 years of work. Hitches to spar and rail rightangle pull illustrates and describes several varieties of hitches. Born in 1881 in new bedford, massachusetts, clifford w. When macrame became a popular item, i had a definite advantage over most people. See all 17 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The holy grail of knot books ashley book of knots, abok, is now in the public domain. How to tie 200 practical knots, by geoffrey budworth and jason dalton.
This book and a piece of cord will open a new and challenging world of practical adventure to readers of all ages. Doubleday isbn 0385040253 this is the definitive book on knots. 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 is lifes ground floor, the everyday battle against the smallscale forces of chaos. I like to use this stuff for structural purposes, such as bearing. Published by createspace independent publishing platform 2014 isbn 10. Saw this mentioned on hammock forums and wanted to share here. Then you get to issues of yes, the author has been dead for 80 years, but the guy who wrote the preface to the third edition is still alive, and the illustrator has only been dead for 60.
Knots in books and articles around the world are frequently referenced back to ashley s book. He worked as a canvasman at a circus, served an apprenticeship in knots aboard a whaling bark, and dedicated over forty years to studying knots. The ashley book of knots is regarded as the bible of knottyers. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
The ashley book of knots takes us back to a time when knots saved lives and put dinner on the table. This mighty tome is one hefty volume and one sizeable download even in pdf format. The ashley book of knots pdf on dropbox knots, paracord. Here are approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to marlingspike seamanship. Clifford ashley the ashley book of knots the most comprehensive resource for knots and ropework ever published. Ashley is the definitive and magnificent work on knots and knottying. Describes every practical knot, what it looks like, where it comes from, and how to tie it.
Native american survival knowhows that survive the test of time for of. You can open the book to nearly any page and read a fascinating story about a knot, a vocation, a way of life, how and why people use knots, the different materials used with knots. Ashley, is the definitive reference work on knots, splices, and ropework in general. Whether out at sea or in a pioneer cabin, knots were a part of daily life, one that is nearly lost today. The ashley book of knots the white whale at the new. Knots in books and articles around the world are frequently referenced back to ashleys book. Things like 764 amsteel, paracord, dynaglide, and various other 15mm 3mm varieties. The timeless allure of the art of knots the new york times.
Save this book to read the ashley book of knots pdf ebook at our online library. Another example of this would be the triple fishermans knot which is now recommended. Precisely named and classified some new ones for the first time officially, they can be easily found in the big index. The book contains exactly 3854 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Im a visual learner even when i read, and for something such as knots, i put illustrations as top priority. The ashley book of knots is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the american artist clifford w. The ashley book of knots and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book includes 4,000 knots, with all the varieties of shipboard knots as well as knots used by butchers, steeplejacks, electric linesmen, knitters, cobblers, surgeons, poachers and cowboys. I love that he organizes knots according to their functions and the trades that use them. 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. Ashley has included almost everything there is to know about them.
His drawings abound in humor and the text is full of colorful anecdotes. Im hoping for advice from you expert hangers in finding the best book of knots. Featuring every practical knot, what it looks like, who uses it, where it comes from and how to tie it. Ashleys book of knots in pdf my understanding is that for written works the expires 75 years after the death of the author.
Editions of the ashley book of knots by clifford w. I first came across the ashley book of knots in the late 60s when i was a teenager. 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. The ashley book of knots by ashley clifford w abebooks. The weavers of eternity paracord tutorials 23,085 views 3. Ashley, 9780571096596, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The entries include knot instructions, uses, and some histories, categorized by type or function. He tells when they appeared, something about their history, and what. Today you have synthetic cordage in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes and textures. Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley, hardcover. 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. Get the ashley book of knots pdf file for free from our online library pdf file. First published in 1944, and reprinted many times since then, the latest reissue of this magnificent book contains, for the first time, fully.
Ashley describes every practical knot, what it looks like, where it comes from, and how to tie it. But in this attractive, wellorganized archive of more than 3,900 different knotspresented through 7,000 illustrationsthe art of knot tying lives on, both as a historical reference and. The ashley book of knots takes us back to an earlier time, a time when ones ability to tie many knots was commonplace. With our online resources, you can find the ashley book of knots or just about any type of ebooks, for any type of product. Ashley book of knots the classic reference, a towering giant. Media in category the ashley book of knots the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. The ashley book of knots books, knots guide, knots. Ashley had a keen sense of history and the book is filled with not only the history of individual knots, but the history of trades and how they utilized knots.
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