It remains one of the most important and comprehensive books on knots. Ashleys knotenbuch gibt es jetzt frei verfugbar zum herunterladen. I read the book during my adolescent years, and didnt think it would. And clifford ashley is probably the world authority on the subject, so this should be for experts the definitive book. Download the ashley book of knots pdf ebook read online 2335. Ashley, 9780571096596, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Pdf the ashley book of knots download full pdf book. Knots in books and articles around the world are frequently referenced back to ashleys book. In 2016, ashleys daughter, phoebe chardon, donated her fathers collection of knots to the nbwm. 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. Island of the blue dolphins sailors knotsrope observation directions.
The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Media in category the ashley book of knots the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. The book contains more than 3800 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. Precisely named and classified some new ones for the first time officially, they can be easily found in the big index. Editions of the ashley book of knots by clifford w. Pdf ashley book of knots download full pdf book download. Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley, hardcover. 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. It references some 3800 knots with over 7000 handdrawn diagrams. Since then there have been many changes and improvements in the manufacture of rope including the development of synthetic materials. Reprinted many times but the this 1st edition is still the holy grail. The ashley book of knots project gutenberg selfpublishing.
I didnt realize it at the time, but the copy i purchased was printed in 1944. Ashley book of knots abok knot book by clifford ashley, widely recognized as. Ashley published the ashley book of knots abok, an encyclopedic reference manual describing how to tie thousands of decorative and functional knots from all around the world. This unique collection greatly broadens the museums capacity to. The entries include knot instructions, uses, and some histories. Describes every practical knot, what it looks like, where it comes from, and how to tie it. First published in 1944, and reprinted many times since then, the latest reissue of this magnificent book contains, for 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. This book and a piece of cord will open a new and challenging world of practical adventure to readers of all ages. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley, hardcover barnes. Ashleys book of knots in pdf my understanding is that for written works the expires 75 years after the death of the author. Aug 25, 2019 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 a reservoir of handy knowledge. No comparable book has been published since and it remains the.
Nearly threequarters of a century later, ashleys book. 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. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. But i had given no thought atthat time to writing a book of knots, a fact which i. Eye splice 26 short splice 28 back splice 30 other knots there are lots and lots of knots. Apr 09, 2012 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Here are approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to marlingspike seamanship.
In 2016, ashleys daughters, phoebe chardon and jane ashley, donated their fathers collection of knots to the nbwm. This is probably the most important book on the subject, and has more knots listed than any other book. 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. 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 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. 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.
Knots in books and articles around the world are frequently referenced back to ashley s. Ashleys book of knots als gratis download klabauterkiste. Download the ashley book of knots pdf ebook read online. 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. The ashley book of knots by clifford w ashley alibris. 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 the definitive and magnificent work on knots and knottying. Whether out at sea or in a pioneer cabin, knots were a part of daily life, one that is nearly lost today. With your group, slowly pull apart your piece of manila. First published in 1944, and reprinted many times since then, the latest reissue of this magnificent book contains, for the first time, fully. See if you can identify the strands, yarns, and fibers, as described by a.
Splices are knots woven into the strands of laid multistrand rope. Use them for tying a loop, a bend, or a stopper knot that needs to be neat, strong, and permanent. 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. 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 a reservoir of handy knowledge. 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. Strange as it seems to the land lubber, there is a bottomless market for books on knots. I simply wish someone could update this book with the very few new knots missing from this mammoth work. Knots here may also be referred to by their abok number. Manual of the sea says that double diamond knots are tied in the lanyards. The ashley book of knots books, knots guide, knots.
The ashley book of knots takes us back to a time when knots saved lives and put dinner on the table. These have been collected and collated by geoffrey budworth with the help of other members of the. Download pdf the ashley book of knots free usakochan pdf. He tells when they appeared, something about their history, and what. Pdf the ashley book of knots download full pdf book download. To this day, ashleys tome re mains the quintessential book of knots. Featuring every practical knot, what it looks like, who uses it, where it comes from and how to tie it. 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. First published in 1944, it was the culmination of over 11 years of work. Ashley has included almost everything there is to know about them. The ashley book of knots is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the american artist clifford w. The entries include knot instructions, uses, and some histories, categorized by type or function. The book contains exactly 3854 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations.