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. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Ashley is the definitive and magnificent work on knots and knottying. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Ashley s stopper knot, also known as the oystermans stopper, is a knot developed by clifford w. The ashley book of knots preserved countless hitches and lashings past their period of invention. This book uses drawings to show how to tie the knots. Ashleys stopper knot, also known as the oystermans stopper, is a knot developed by clifford w. Ashley has included almost everything there is to know about them.
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. The book contains more than 3800 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, out of print treasures. Due to its scope and wide availability the ashley book of knots has become a significant reference work in the field of knotting. More information about this seller contact this seller 5. In the beginning of the book ashley tells about tools used to tie knots ands gives general instructions for tying knots. Now its up to us to keep the knowledge current and that takes more than tying a. Abok the ashley book of knots, clifford ashley doubleday books, 1944 isbn 0385040253 the old testament of knotting efkr the encyclopedia of knots and fancy ropework, raoul graumont and john hensel cornell maritime press, 1943 isb. Whether out at sea or in a pioneer cabin, knots were a part of daily life, one that is nearly lost today. He differentiates between a hitch, which fastens a rope to an object, and a bend, which fastens two ropes together. Ashley book of knots in general board the forestry forum. The ospies have been ousted, and the very face of the nation has been changed in the process.
Download pdf the ashley book of knots free usakochan. Its been out of print for awhile, and copies sell for hundreds of dollars. 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. The entries include knot instructions, uses, and some histories. Today you have synthetic cordage in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes and textures. Ashley book of knots free ebook download the woodenboat forum is sponsored by woodenboat publications, publisher of woodenboat magazine. His drawings abound in humor and the text is full of colorful anecdotes. Ashley says,there have probably been more lives lost as a result of using a square knot as a bend to tie two ropes together than from the failure of any other half dozen knots combined. The ashley book of knots will make a unique and permanent addition to any library. In this short video i ramble a bit on the rumors of the ashley book of knots becoming public domain.
But i had given no thought atthat time to writing a book of knots, a fact which i. This book and a piece of cord will open a new and challenging world of practical adventure to readers of all ages. The ashley book of knots is regarded as the bible of knottyers. Apr 09, 2012 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The book contains drawings and instructions for thousands of different types of knots. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Pdf ashley book of knots download full pdf book download. 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. He drawings abound in humor and the text is full of colorful anecdotes. Internet archive not free, but i also bought a digital reprint of fundamentals of general tree work by gf beranek. Ashley uses the word knot to include knots, lashings, splices, braidings and other ways to tie ropes, cords, string and other such materials. Featuring every practical knot, what it looks like, who uses it, where it comes from and how to tie it. Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley, hardcover barnes.
This is probably the most important book on the subject, and has more knots listed than any other book. As this book was first published in 1944, there are some more recently discovered knots missing from this huge volume, such as the versatackle knot and the zeppelin bend. Here are approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to marlinspike seamanship. Ashley book of knots free download and eye, long slaves to magazine and book, were again free. Knots in books and articles around the world are frequently referenced back to ashley s book. The entries include knot instructions, uses, and some histories, categorized by type or function.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Ashley book of knots free ebook download woodenboat. My bookshelf the ashley book of knots florida hillbilly. These have been collected and collated by geoffrey budworth with the help of other members of the international guild of knot tyers. Sep 15, 2017 the ashley book of knots preserved countless hitches and lashings past their period of invention. Strange as it seems to the land lubber, there is a bottomless market for books on knots.
He differentiates between a hitch, which fastens a rope to. I was in the sea scouts and i was amazed by the diversity and number of knots it contained. The book contains exactly 3854 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. Mar 19, 20 the book contains more than 3800 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. But i had given no thought atthat time to writing a book of knots, a fact which i have. The revolution has come and gone, with amberlough city striving to rebuild itself from the ashes. Knots in books and articles around the world are frequently referenced back to ashleys book.
Sep 03, 2015 the ashley book of knots is regarded as the bible of knottyers. It makes a wellbalanced trefoilfaced stopper at the end of the rope, giving greater resistance to pulling through an opening than other common stoppers. Ashleys book of knots in pdf my understanding is that for written works the expires 75 years after the death of the author. The forum is a free service, and much like the free content on public radio, we hope you will support woodenboat by subscribing to this fabulous magazine.
Ashley book of knots how is ashley book of knots abbreviated. Here are approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to marlingspike seamanship. Clifford ashley, a sailor with an eye for a vanishing art, collected knots all his life and eventually wrote this, the ultimate book of knots. Susan just had to ask her grandfather to take his vest off. Nov 16, 2009 the ashley book of knots by clifford w.
Now its up to us to keep the knowledge current and that takes more than tying a fourinhand. 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. First published in 1944, it was the culmination of over 11 years of work. Ashley is one of the best and most well known knot reference books. It was the look inside feature that reminded me of when i first saw this book. Ashley has devoted eleven years to writing this book, and it is based on forty. The numbers ashley assigned to each knot can be used to unambiguously identify them. Born in 1881 in new bedford, massachusetts, clifford w. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Look on facebook for a group called abok, abbreviation for ashleys book of knots. The ashley book of free ebook download as pdf file.
The timeless allure of the art of knots the new york times. Media in category the ashley book of knots the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. When macrame became a popular item, i had a definite advantage over most people. 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. The ashley book of knots is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the american artist clifford w. Inscribed and dated by author winner, ethel wilson fiction prize bc book prizeslonglisted for the dublin impac literary award a sharp and gritty novel told in multiple voices, anatomy of a girl gang is the powerful story of a gang of teenage girls in vancouver called the black roses, a. I first came across the ashley book of knots in the late 60s when i was a teenager. It references some 3800 knots with over 7000 handdrawn diagrams. Ashley, is the definitive reference work on knots, splices, and ropework in general. I didnt remember the name of this book until i bought another knot book and was prompted to view the ashley book of knots. First published in 1944, and reprinted many times since then, the latest reissue of this magnificent book contains, for the first time, fully illustrated details of all minor amendments and corrections that have come to light over the years. It describes over 3900 of them in detailed text and some 7000 drawings. The ashley book of knots takes us back to a time when knots saved lives and put dinner on the table.
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