The knotting is a universal language,and ashleys illustrations work independently from the text. Ashley is one of the best and most well known knot reference books. I first came across the ashley book of knots in the late 60s when i was a teenager. The book contains more than 3800 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. On the following pages are a very few of the most basic types of knots and hitches, but theyll do to start you out. The ashley book of knots the white whale at the new. But i had given no thought atthat time to writing a book of knots, a fact which i. Millions of products all with free shipping australia wide. The ashley book of knots is one of most favorite books i have had the pleasure to own.
Media in category the ashley book of knots the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. In this video i cover a very handy flat braid, the 8 stranded doubled edge braid. Why this would help in anyway is a mystery since the stuff would still be gone and you still wouldnt know who took it. Ashley s book of knots in pdf there are two versions that i know of of the book. The ashley book of knots will make a unique and permanent addition to any library. The ashley book of knots book by clifford w ashley 1. This book uses drawings to show how to tie the knots. The entries include knot instructions, uses, and some histories, categorized by type or function.
The book of knots is an american experimental art rock band including matthias bossi, joel hamilton, carla kihlstedt and tony maimone. Full text of the ashley book of knots internet archive. Clifford ashley the ashley book of knots the most comprehensive resource for knots and ropework ever published. Doubleday isbn 0385040253 this is the definitive book on knots. Expanded edition by des pawson, the ashley book of knots by clifford w. Here are approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to marlinspike seamanship. Sep 15, 2017 the ashley book of knots preserved countless hitches and lashings past their period of invention. Unfollow ashleys book of knots to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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, it spans 620 pages and covers 3,854 knots.
Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley, hardcover barnes. Featuring every practical knot, what it looks like, who uses it, where it comes from and how to tie it. These have been collected and collated by geoffrey budworth with. 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. 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. It describes over 3900 of them in detailed text and some 7000 drawings. Mar 01, 2009 a fairly complex flat knot derived from the carrick bend. He differentiates between a hitch, which fastens a rope to an object, and a bend, which fastens two ropes together. 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. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. First published in 1944, it was the culmination of over 11 years of work.
The book contains exactly 3854 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. If you are into knots, practical or decorative, then this is a fantastic book of reference. It is covered in the ashley book of knots as number 2996. The book includes 4,000 knots, with all the varieties of shipboard knots as well as knots used by butchers, steeplejacks, electric linesmen. Find the ashley book of knots by ashley, clifford w at biblio. Pdf the ashley book of knots download ebook for free.
Ashley book of knots ashley bk of knots hardcover ebay. Ashley book of knots ashley bk of knots hardcover by a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. 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. Ashley uses the word knot to include knots, lashings, splices, braidings and other ways to tie ropes, cords, string and other such materials. The ashley book of knots is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the american artist clifford w. Far from a dying art, knot tying is an ancient and valuable skill that. These have been collected and collated by geoffrey. Ashley book of knotsaa ashley bk of knots hardcover and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Born in 1881 in new bedford, massachusetts, clifford w. In the beginning of the book ashley tells about tools used to tie knots ands gives general instructions for tying knots. Ashley, is the definitive reference work on knots, splices, and ropework in general. The ashley book of knots the white whale at the new bedford.
Apr 09, 2012 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. The book of knots was formed in 2003 by three core band members joel hamilton, matthias bossi and tony maimone at hamilton and maimones brooklyn based studio g. Ashleys book of knots in pdf i also noticed how perfect the scans. If you want a definitive source check ashleys book on knots, the knot enthusiasts bible. 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. 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 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 ashley book of knots the boatswains mate store. 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. I like the idea of the book being transmitted all over the world. The book contains drawings and instructions for thousands of different types of knots.
The ashley book of knots by clifford warren ashley. Now its up to us to keep the knowledge current and that takes more than tying a fourinhand. The bonanza version is a cheaply made imitation of the earlier book and the pages fall out with much use. If the wouldbe reader is told that close to 4000 knots are written up in this book, each with one or more illustrations, and explanations of how to tie them, he will probably think it is a dry encyclopedia. Ashley book knots, first edition abebooks passion for books. Apr 12, 2016 for learning the basics, the website animated knots by grog is one of the best starting points. 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. Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley, hardcover. Ashley stopper knot how to tie a ashley stopper knot. The weavers of eternity paracord tutorials 23,085 views. The ashley book of knots has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Buy a discounted hardcover of the ashley book of knots online from australias. His drawings abound in humor and the text is full of colorful anecdotes.
Booktopia has the ashley book of knots by clifford w. The entries include knot instructions, uses, and some histories. Here are approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to marlingspike seamanship. Top 6 knots you need to know australian geographic. 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. It makes a wellbalanced trefoilfaced stopper at the end of the rope, giving greater resistance to pulling through an opening than other common stoppers. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Knots in books and articles around the world are frequently referenced back to ashleys book. Today you have synthetic cordage in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes and textures. It is a handy braid for making handles of dog leashed. Ashley, 9780571096596, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It was the look inside feature that reminded me of when i first saw this book.
The ashley book of knots aboard ship knotting had reached its flood. This book and a piece of cord will open a new and challenging world of practical adventure to readers of all ages. It is far less prone to shake loose than the figure 8 knot and is the bulkiest of the simple stoppers. The ashley book of knots preserved countless hitches and lashings past their period of invention. 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 has included almost everything there is to know about them. The ashley book of knots takes us back to a time when knots saved lives and put dinner on the table. Whether out at sea or in a pioneer cabin, knots were a part of daily life, one that is nearly lost today. Precisely named and classified some new ones for the first time officially, they can be easily found in the big index. Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ashley s stopper knot, also known as the oystermans stopper, is a knot developed by clifford w. Ashley and a great selection of related books, art and. 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.
I was in the sea scouts and i was amazed by the diversity and number of knots it contained. 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. Ashley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ashleys stopper knot, also known as the oystermans stopper, is a knot developed by clifford w. These have been collected and collated by geoffrey budworth with the help of other members of the international guild of knot tyers. The ashley stopper knot is a bulky, secure, stopper knot that deserves to be more widely known.