The ashley book of knots takes us back to a time when knots saved lives and put dinner on the table. Clifford ashley the ashley book of knots the most comprehensive resource for knots and ropework ever published. Ashley stopper knot how to tie a ashley stopper knot. I didnt remember the name of this book until i bought another knot book and was prompted to view the ashley book of knots. Describes every practical knot, what it looks like, where it comes from, and how to tie it. The timeless allure of the art of knots the new york times. Featuring every practical knot, what it looks like, who uses it, where it comes from and how to tie it. Internet archive not free, but i also bought a digital reprint of fundamentals of general tree work by gf beranek. Ashley has included almost everything there is to know about.
Saw this mentioned on hammock forums and wanted to share here. Knots in books and articles around the world are frequently referenced back to ashleys book. Nov 16, 2009 the ashley book of knots by clifford w. Born in 1881 in new bedford, massachusetts, clifford w. The ashley book of knots by clifford w ashley alibris. Ashley is one of the best and most well known knot reference books. Today you have synthetic cordage in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes and textures. Download the ashley book of knots pdf ebook read online 2335. It is generally rather easy to follow if one is looking to tie a particular knot, bend, or splice. Precisely named and classified, they can be easily found in the big index. 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. Sep 03, 2015 ashley ends the book on a dry, selfdeprecating note.
Buy ashley book of knots by ashley, clifford warren online on amazon. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Ashley book of knots, hardcover by ashley, clifford w. The ashley book of knots every practical knot what it looks like.
Pdf ashley book of knots download full pdf book download. It was the look inside feature that reminded me of when i first saw this book. Ashley book of knots free ebook download the woodenboat forum is sponsored by woodenboat publications, publisher of woodenboat magazine. First published in 1944, it spans 620 pages and covers 3,854 knots. I first came across the ashley book of knots in the late 60s when i was a teenager. Ashley book of knots 9780385040259 by clifford ashley. Mouse over the knot name to see a description of its usage.
Whether out at sea or in a pioneer cabin, knots were a part of daily life, one that is nearly lost today. Ashley spent years looking for and trying out existing and new knottying combinations, and not only in the nautical world. When macrame became a popular item, i had a definite advantage over most people. Mr ashley has included almost everything there is to know about them. No comparable book has been published since and it. Its more than just a knot book however, with all sorts of boat based and occupational uses for cordage. The book contains exactly 3854 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. In the beginning of the book ashley tells about tools used to tie knots ands gives general instructions for tying knots. The book contains more than 3800 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. It is far less prone to shake loose than the figure 8. Ashley is the definitive and magnificent work on knots and knottying. 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. Here are approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to marlingspike seamanship.
It is possible that someday i may find something further to say on knots, although it seems to me at present that eleven years is long. It is covered in the ashley book of knots as number 2996. Buy the ashley book of knots by clifford w ashley online at alibris. Ashley stopper knot animated knots by grog how to tie knots. The holy grail of knot books ashley book of knots, abok, is now in the public domain. The ashley book of knots is regarded as the bible of knottyers. The ashley book of knots abok blades and bushlore index. No comparable book has been published since and it remains the authoritative source today.
Ashley and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Ashley book of knots free download and eye, long slaves to magazine and book, were again free. The ashley book of knots, authoritative tome of marlinespike seamanship and compendium of the best knots to move farm animals around with, is in the public domain. Precisely named and classified some new ones for the first time officially, they can be easily found in the big index. 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. But i had given no thought atthat time to writing a book of knots, a fact which i. 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. First published in 1944, it was the culmination of over 11 years of work. Ashley book of knots by ashley, clifford warren amazon. Another example of this would be the triple fishermans knot which is now recommended. Media in category the ashley book of knots the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. 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. Abok of clifford w ashley is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the american artist clifford w. 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 9780385040259 by clifford w. Here are approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to marlingspike. Its been out of print for awhile, and copies sell for hundreds of dollars. He tells when they appeared, something about their this is the definitive book on knots. Ashley has included almost everything there is to know about them. 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 free ebook download as pdf file. Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley, hardcover.
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 or abok as knot aficionados refer to it is a620page compilation of every knot known to man. He tells when they appeared, something about their history, and what they are good for. His drawings abound in humor and the text is full of colorful anecdotes. 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. Ashley uses the word knot to include knots, lashings, splices, braidings and other ways to tie ropes, cords, string and other such materials. This is an alphabetical index of all rope knots on netknots from the alpine coil to the zeppelin bend. Ashley, is the definitive reference work on knots, splices, and ropework in general. I have never found a sailor who used or even knew one of bowl ings titles, but i know of no current dictionary or. In this video i cover a very handy flat braid, the 8 stranded doubled edge braid.
It is far less prone to shake loose than the figure 8 knot and is the bulkiest of the simple stoppers. I also spent hours leafing though the ashley book of knots, a doorstop reference work published in 1944. 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. Due to the age, its not the state of art of tree work, but still. Ashley book of knots free ebook download woodenboat. Knots index this is a complete index of all of the knots at this website, and there are two ways to view this information. Ashley book of knotsaa ashley bk of knots hardcover and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley, hardcover barnes. I was in the sea scouts and i was amazed by the diversity and number of knots it contained. Ashley book of knots this is the definitive book on knots. It is the same as the shortcut shown at the top of the page, but tied in the hand.
The ashley book of knots is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the american artist clifford w. Knots in books and articles around the world are frequently referenced back to ashley s book. Ashley s is an excellent book with beautiful illustrations. This mighty tome is one hefty volume and one sizeable download even in pdf format. Ashley book of knots in general board the forestry forum. 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. In some ways, you could say that this is a very inefficient version of the coiltwistfold method. Find the ashley book of knots by ashley, clifford w at biblio. Rope knots index knots alphabetical list index to all. This book uses drawings to show how to tie the knots. That said, i believe many academics would agree that the encyclopedia of knots and fancy ropework, cornell, 1939 by john hensel and raul graumount is a more academic work on the.
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