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For as long as i can remember my father has always had the ashley book of knots, though his was ashley s big book of knots as it got rebound twice. International delivery varies by country, please see the wordery store help page for details. For as long as i can remember my father has always had the ashley book of knots, though his was ashleys big book of knotsas it got rebound twice. Media in category the ashley book of knots the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. I have never found a sailor who used or even knew one of bowl ings titles, but i know of no current dictionary or. Clifford ashley the ashley book of knots the most comprehensive resource for knots and ropework ever published. 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. This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryusedbook markings inside.

The ashley book of knots hardcover june 21, 1944 by clifford w. Handbook of knots, raoul graumont, cornell maritime press. Ashley, 9780571096596, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It has a three part look, which is quite eye pleasing. Ashley is perhaps most famous for the ashley book of knots 1944, an encyclopedic reference manual with directions for and illustrations of thousands of knots. This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryused book markings inside. 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. The key to knots and splices, walter glass, key publishing co. Ashley book of knotsaa ashley bk of knots hardcover and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Search for library items search for lists search for. Ashley married sarah scudder clark in 1932, with whom he had two daughters, one of whom is practicing painter jane ashley.

Ashley, is the definitive reference work on knots, splices, and ropework in general. Join facebook to connect with ashley book and others you may know. Ashley was born in 1881 at the whaling port of new bedford, massachusetts. In this short video i ramble a bit on the rumors of the ashley book of knots becoming public domain. When macrame became a popular item, i had a definite advantage over most people. Knots in books and articles around the world are frequently referenced back to ashleys book. Clifford ashley is the author of the yankee whaler 4. 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. Ashley is one of the best and most well known knot reference books. The ashley book of knots takes us back to an earlier time, a time when ones ability to tie many knots was commonplace. His ruling passions were marine painting and knottying, on which he was one of the worlds leading authorities. 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. The ashley book of knots takes us back to a time when knots saved lives and put dinner on the table.

Nov 16, 2009 the ashley book of knots by clifford w. The knot has many advantages and fairly unique characteristics. A student of howard pyles, he is represented in the permanent. Please read carefully the instructions for printing and. Featuring every practical knot, what it looks like, who uses it, where it comes from and how to tie it. First published in 1944, it spans 620 pages and covers 3,854 knots. Looking back on the broken strands of his childhood, he tries, at last, to weave them together, aided by his grandfathers copy of the ashley book of knots and the arrival of a wildhaired, tangodancing sculptor a woman with. Three decades later andrew returns from selfimposed exile to the siding, the place where his life first unravelled. The book contains exactly 3854 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. The ashley book of knots wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. The ashley book of knots from dymocks online bookstore.

Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley, hardcover. He was the first author to publish several knots, including what are now called ashleys stopper knot and ashleys bend. Every practical knotwhat it looks like, who uses it, where it comes from, a. Featuring every practical knot, what it looks like. Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley, hardcover barnes. He sailed on many kinds of boats in many capacities, from ships surgeon to interested observer. In this tutorial i will show you how to make the ashley stopper knot. Ashley describes every practical knot, what it looks like, where it comes from, and how to tie it.

Ashley 9780571096596 hardback, 1993 delivery uk delivery is within 3 to 5 working days. He was born in new bedford, massachusetts, son of abiel davis ashley and caroline morse. The fortyone chapters include knots classed under such general types as hooks, beckets, and toggles, the noose, and tricks and puzzles. Oct 02, 2017 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 ashley clifford w abebooks. Doubleday isbn 0385040253 this is the definitive book on knots. Encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work, raoul graumont and john j. The ashley book of knots the white whale at the new bedford.

Ashley has included almost everything there is to know about them. Here are approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to marlingspike seamanship. Fa ashley book of knots af clifford ashley som hardback bog. 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.

Strange as it seems to the land lubber, there is a bottomless market for books on knots. First published in 1944, it was the culmination of over 11 years of work. His drawings abound in humor and the text is full of colorful anecdotes. 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 by clifford w ashley alibris uk.

And only recently have i thought to have my own copy, as it has many common, and not so common knots, as well as some extra notes on them. 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. Clifford warren ashley december 18, 1881 september 18, 1947 was an american artist, author, sailor, and knot expert. The ashley book of knots is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the american artist clifford w. 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. Other books about knots ashley book of knots, clifford w. The ashley book of knots books, knots guide, knots. Today you have synthetic cordage in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes and textures. Ashley is the definitive and magnificent work on knots and knottying. 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. This book and a piece of cord will open a new and challenging world of practical adventure to readers of all ages.