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Ashley Book of Knots : Every Practical Knot--What It Looks Like, Who Uses It, Where It Comes from, and How to Tie It by Clifford Ashley (1944, Hardcover)

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This classic resource is based on forty years of looking for, trying out, and thinking up new knots. Mr. Ashley's drawings abound in humor and the text is full of colorful anecdotes. Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford Ashley.

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This is the definitive book on knots. Here are approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to "Marlingspike Seamanship." Mr. Ashley has included almost everything there is to know about them. Precisely named and classified (some new ones for the first time officially), they can be easily found in the big index. He tells when they appeared, something about their history, and what they are good for. Above all, Mr. Ashley gives explicit directions on how to tie them. He describes each step simply and clearly in the text and has penned right alongside some 7000 drawings to make it still more graphic. This book and a piece of cord will open a new and challenging world of practical adventure to readers of all ages. Mr. 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. His drawings abound in humor and the text is full of colorful anecdotes. The Ashley Book of Knots will make a unique and permanent addition to any library.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0385040253
ISBN-13
9780385040259
eBay Product ID (ePID)
158699

Product Key Features

Book Title
Ashley Book of Knots : Every Practical Knot--What It Looks Like, Who Uses It, Where It Comes from, and How to Tie It
Number of Pages
640 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1944
Topic
Knots, Macrame & Rope Work, Personal & Practical Guides, Sailing
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Référence, Crafts & Hobbies
Author
Clifford W. Ashley, Clifford Ashley
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.7 in
Item Weight
60.8 Oz, 60.9 Oz
Item Length
11.2 in
Item Width
8.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
20
Reviews
'' The Ashley Book of Knots' is regarded as the Bible of knot-tyers.... But "The Ashley Book" is no nostalgia trip. It's too punchy -- too cheerful and too well-written. Like the best cookbooks or collections of movie reviews, it's a great dip-in read: Sit down at the breakfast table, flip the book open to any page, and you'll find an appetizing morsel to gnaw on." -- The New York Times
Publication Date
1944-06-21
Dewey Decimal
623.88/82

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5 out of 5 stars
by squarerigger19 Mar, 2013
History comes alive.
I bought this signed copy of ABOK because it gives some insight to what was going on for him at the time. He died shortly after it was published and many of the signed copies that are available tend to have been saved by the recipient as a keepsake. ABOK was then, and is now, a treasure trove of the author's observations and tidbits of ephemera that add richly to its history and usefulness as a source of knotting history and fact. The new copies do not include the wonderful photograph end-pages of sea-chest handles (beckets) which were a sailor's resume of his skills. First editions are a great pleasure to hold and imagine through touch and reading what was going through the author's head as he wondered about making a second edition. Mankind's oldest tool? Maybe so and well brought together by such a great author and artist.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by jtay522321 Oct, 2022
Amazing! It's like a rope encyclopedia. Endless knowledge.
Fantastic book for anyone interested in knots or knotwork! This is like the encyclopedia of rope and and it's uses. Everything from knots, to how to hitch a horse, decorative knots, functional knots, ships knots, history of knots, how to bundle rope....etc. Absolutely amazing, it would take a lifetime to learn everything in this book.
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5 out of 5 stars
by phillipward195615 Jul, 2023
Definingly a lack luster title that does the contents no justice
The most comprehensive book that was ever written on rope work and its uses. Uses I never heard or thought of. This book has enlightened me on how block and tackle can be used to lighten the load without fear of slipping. How to secure lines quickly and safely. This book has been great for me.
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5 out of 5 stars
by oifvet0806 Mar, 2008
Everything you didn't know about knots is here
Whether you're a sailor, a tailor, or just a little knotty this book is an absolute must have in your library. It not only covers very possibly every knot known to mankind but also gives a history of many of them and explains their purpose. The illustrations can, at times, be a little confusing but with practice you'll be making knots in and around everything you can find. You can spend hours just looking through the book trying to decide what to do next. Even beginners and kids can have loads of fun with the decorative knots you can learn from this book.
5 out of 5 stars
by mrbishop8803 Jul, 2017
Excellent! But a word of caution...
Any and all with more than passing interest in knots should have a copy of The Ashley Book of Knots (often referred to as simply the 'ABOK'). However, a word of caution... Clifford Ashely published this work and sadly passed away before modern synthetic materials became available. Some, (but not all) of the knots methods, techniques & practices detailed in this work; that served man reliably since antiquity, simply don't do well in synthetics... some can be outright dangerous, other jam extremely tight, damage line/s and everything in between. Modern knot books (or better still a qualified rigger) should be consulted before relying on anything presented in ABOK. (Note: Wikipedia has entries for both Clifford Ashley and the Ashley Book of Knots.)
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History comes alive.

Amazing! It's like a rope encyclopedia. Endless knowledge.

Definingly a lack luster title that does the contents no justice

Everything you didn't know about knots is here

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