The Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford W. Ashley Hardcover (1944)

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Item specifics

Condition
Acceptable: A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. ...
Era
1940s
Signed
No
Ex Libris
No
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Personalized
No
Features
Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Original Language
English
Inscribed
No
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
ISBN
9780385040259
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
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Item Length
11.2 in
Publication Year
1944
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.7 in
Author
Clifford W. Ashley, Clifford Ashley
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Référence, Crafts & Hobbies
Topic
Knots, Macrame & Rope Work, Personal & Practical Guides, Sailing
Item Weight
60.8 Oz, 60.9 Oz
Item Width
8.8 in
Number of Pages
640 Pages
Category

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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
Topic
Knots, Macrame & Rope Work, Personal & Practical Guides, Sailing
Publication Year
1944
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
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
Dewey Edition
20
Publication Date
1944-06-21
Dewey Decimal
623.88/82

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  • by jtay5223
    Oct 20, 2022Top favorable review

    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.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by phillipward1956
    Jul 14, 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.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: mechadroid

  • by uH7_U4PNSqC@Deleted
    Aug 29, 2018

    making knots

    Anyone who likes to tie all kinds of knots will be fascinated with this book . It demonstrates exactly how to make almost any kind of knot imaginable

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: innersleeve-1

  • by lemmeraaks
    Nov 29, 2021

    Everything you want to know about knots

    This book is for knot nerds, yes, there are other books out there but if you need to make a bow pudding, this is your book.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: neontheater

  • by sodqo9qjtsq@deleted
    Jan 25, 2020

    best book on knotes ever written

    I have had this book before. But I lost it. No other book like this classic. Every knots that exist is in this book

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: peregrinelane

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