The knot book is an introduction to this rich theory, starting with our familiar understanding of knots and a bit of college algebra and finishing with exciting topics of current research. Media in category the ashley book of knots the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. He gives an interesting explanation of the revival of interest in knots, on land and sea which is that the radio supplies entertainment while leaving hands free for other. Books ordered may be returned for a full refund if they are not as described. Every practical knot what it looks like, who uses it, where it comes from, a. 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. This mat is 46 inches by 21 inches nearly 4 feet by 2 feet. The ashley book of knots by ashley clifford w abebooks. Sep 03, 2015 ashley ends the book on a dry, selfdeprecating note.
Here are approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to marlinspike seamanship. Pdf ashley book of knots download full pdf book download. I have never found a sailor who used or even knew one of bowl ings titles, but i know of no current dictionary or. Find the ashley book of knots by ashley, clifford w at biblio. Fa ashley book of knots af clifford ashley som hardback bog. It was the look inside feature that reminded me of when i first saw this book. The fortyone chapters include knots classed under such general types as hooks, beckets, and toggles, the noose, and tricks and puzzles. Here are approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to marlingspike seamanship. And clifford ashley is probably the world authority on the subject, so this should be for experts the definitive book. Ashley, 9780571096596, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
The artist who preserved the vanishing technology of knots. 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. Clifford warren ashley december 18, 1881 september 18, 1947 was an american artist, author, sailor, and knot expert. But in this attractive, wellorganized archive of more than 3,900 different knots presented through 7,000 illustrationsthe art of knot. Nautical rope mat for the porch entry makes a statement. Ashley spent years looking for and trying out existing and new knottying combinations, and not only in the nautical world. 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 book of knots by clifford ashley, hardcover barnes.
Clifford ashley the ashley book of knots the most comprehensive resource for knots and ropework ever published. Product information the ashley book of knots is the definitive reference for information on how to tie knots for any purpose. Yet the mathematical theory of knots quickly leads to deep results in topology and geometry. Ashley is the definitive and magnificent work on knots and knottying. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. It remains one of the most important and comprehensive books on. Ashley s the ashley book of knots, which i had the good fortune to find at a yard sale for a quarter, this book would have just remained a thread of an idea. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. 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. The ashley book of knots or abok as knot aficionados refer to it is a620page compilation of every knot known to man. Large nautical rope mat from natural manila rope 2275.
A student of howard pyles, he is represented in the permanent collections of museums and libraries all along the east coast. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Precisely named and classified some new ones for the first time officially, they can be easily found in the big index. First published in 1944, it was the culmination of over 11 years of work. The ashley book of knots 9780385040259 by clifford w. Ashley s book even proved inspirational to novelist annie proulx, who said of her pulitzer prize winning novel the shipping news, without the inspiration of clifford w. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Little pictograms in the upperhand corner show its intended uses, and takes you through all the various types of material and how to prepare it for your work. He tells when they appeared, something about their history, and what they are good for. Book search engine can find the ashley book of knots by ashley, clifford w. The bonanza version is a cheaply made imitation of the earlier book and the pages fall out with much use. The book contains exactly 3854 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. Each step is simply and clearly described and illustrated. The timeless allure of the art of knots the new york times.
Mr ashley has included almost everything there is to know about them. Ashley s book of knots in pdf there are two versions that i know of of the book. I was in the sea scouts and i was amazed by the diversity and number of knots it contained. His drawings abound in humor and the text is full of colorful anecdotes. Sep 23, 20 selby anderson called it the chichi knot. Published in 1944, the book was written by author clifford ashley, a sailor and artist, and this book contains directions on tying more than 3,000 knots. The ashley book of knots pdf on dropbox knots, paracord.
Ashley book of knots 9780385040259 by clifford ashley. Ashley book of knotsaa ashley bk of knots hardcover and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. One user group that takes knot strength and security seriously are climbers. The ashley book of knots will make a unique and permanent addition to any library. 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. There are over 7,000 drawings of 3,900 knots and their application in the 619 page knot tyers tome. R d laing knots pdf i dont think so, but if you are, you must read r. The pattern is from the ashley book of knots, pattern 2275 and we tie it w. Precisely named and classified, they can be easily found in the big index. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. 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. Whether you want to learn some loops or practise plaits, this gui. He tells when they appeared, something about their history. Ashley, author and illustrator of the ashley book of knots abok, created many original knots along side the multitude of historical knots he presented.
Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley, hardcover. His drawings abound in humo and the text is full of colorful anecdotes. The knot book is also about the excitement of doing mathematics. 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. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Knots in books and articles around the world are frequently referenced back to ashleys book. Strange as it seems to the land lubber, there is a bottomless market for books on knots. I first came across the ashley book of knots in the late 60s when i was a teenager. 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. 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 by clifford w ashley alibris. Illustration from the ashley book of knots garden city, nj, doubleday press, 1944 courtesy new bedford whaling museum. The book and exhibition illustrate how knots are both ancient and modern, and how they are the subject of cuttingedge research and ongoing practice in mathematics, physics, life.
Know how to tie the knots when youfree printable knot guides and knot cards. Describes every practical knot, what it looks like, where it comes from, and how to tie it. Editions of the ashley book of knots by clifford w. The ashley book of knots abok ashley is undoubtedly most famous for his stunning 1944 compilation the ashley book of knots doubleday new york a reference manual of thousands of knots with excellent diagrams. The ashley book of knots from dymocks online bookstore. Ashley and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The book includes 4000 knots, with all the varieties of shipboard knots as. This book and a piece of cord will open a new and challenging world of practical adventure to readers of all ages.
Knots in books and articles around the world are frequently referenced back to ashley s book. The ashley book of knots is without parallel when it comes to knot tying. Very complete concerning how to use the knots, and their terminology. Three decades later andrew returns from selfimposed exile to the siding, the place where his life first unravelled. Explicit directions on how to tie 3,900 different knots, from simple hitches to the most complicated fancy work. A series of dialoguescenarios, which can be read as poems or plays, describing the. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. They are rugged and heavy enough for all but the strongest storms. Ashley was an artist who studied under the influential. 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 married sarah scudder clark in 1932, with whom he had two daughters, one of whom is practicing painter jane ashley. Born in 1881 in new bedford, massachusetts, clifford w. Pages 1 and 2 should be, if possible, printed on heavier paper as they will be the cover of this booklet.
This catalog spotlights noteworthy objects from the exhibition thou shalt knot. When macrame became a popular item, i had a definite advantage over most people. Whether out at sea or in a pioneer cabin, knots were a part of daily life, one that is nearly lost today. 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.
Ashley, is the definitive reference work on knots, splices, and ropework in general. Clifford ashley is the author of the yankee whaler 4. The book contains more than 3800 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. The ashley book of knots by ashley, clifford w find or buy. The ashley book of knots takes us back to a time when knots saved lives and put dinner on the table. Ashley while delving into the life of ashley, who was a master knot tyer, maritime artist, historian, and author. 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 entries include knot instructions, uses, and some histories, categorized by type or function. Buy the ashley book of knots by clifford w ashley online at alibris. 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. Published in 1944, this book is still the number one reference to all things knotting. He was born in new bedford, massachusetts, son of abiel davis ashley and caroline morse. Today you have synthetic cordage in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes and textures. Ashley has included almost everything there is to know about them. I didnt remember the name of this book until i bought another knot book and was prompted to view the ashley book of knots.
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