Use them for tying a loop, a bend, or a stopper knot that needs to be neat, strong, and permanent. This book and a piece of cord will open a new and challenging world of practical adventure to readers of all ages. Born in 1881 in new bedford, massachusetts, clifford w. Ashleys book of knots in pdf my understanding is that for written works the expires 75 years after the death of the author. Other books about knots ashley book of knots, clifford w. Please read carefully the instructions for printing and. 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.
Eye splice 26 short splice 28 back splice 30 other knots there are lots and lots of knots. Next, draw and label what you observe in the space below. His drawings abound in humor and the text is full of colorful anecdotes. Hier kaufen oder eine gratis kindle leseapp herunterladen. And only recently have i thought to have my own copy, as it has many common, and not so common knots, as well as some extra notes on them. The key to knots and splices, walter glass, key publishing co. First published in 1944, it was the culmination of over 11 years of work.
Today you have synthetic cordage in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes and textures. The ashley book of knots is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the american artist clifford w. Doubleday isbn 0385040253 this is the definitive book on knots. Knots, splices and rope work a practical treatise giving complete and simple directions for making all the most useful and ornamental knots in common use, with chapters on splicing, pointing, seizing, serving, etc. For a physical book though it meets almost none of your criteria the ashley book of knots is the book of knots, i dont think youll find a more complete book, its just not terribly easy to follow, but it will teach you how to make knots. 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. Free manuals to download, military manuals and books on knots. 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. The ashley book of knots will make a unique and permanent addition to any library.
Another example of this would be the triple fishermans knot which is now recommended for uhmwpe and other super fiber ropes. Ashley describes every practical knot, what it looks like, where it comes from, and how to tie it. This mighty tome is one hefty volume and one sizeable download even in pdf format. But i had given no thought atthat time to writing a book of knots, a fact which i. Island of the blue dolphins sailors knotsrope observation directions. Army stp211 soldiers manual of common tasks warrior skills level 1. Splices are knots woven into the strands of laid multistrand rope.
Strange as it seems to the land lubber, there is a bottomless market for books on knots. More information about this seller contact this seller 5. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Ashley s book of knots in pdf my understanding is that for written works the expires 75 years after the death of the author. Featuring every practical knot, what it looks like, who uses it, where it comes from and how to tie it. I first came across the ashley book of knots in the late 60s when i was a teenager. Its more than just a knot book however, with all sorts of boat based and occupational uses for cordage. The ashley book of knots the white whale at the new bedford. This is probably the most important book on the subject, and has more knots listed than any other book. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
The holy grail of knot books ashley book of knots, abok, is now in the public domain. Ashleys knotenbuch gibt es jetzt frei verfugbar zum herunterladen. Elias gedney patron, east kingdom guild of st erasmus knots vocabulary where bend is a noun and middle is a verb bend a knot that is used to join two lines together bight the turn part of a loop fuse to partially melt the end of a synthetic line to prevent unraveling. Oct 02, 2017 in this short video i ramble a bit on the rumors of the ashley book of knots becoming public domain. 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. The ashley book of knots takes us back to a time when knots saved lives and put dinner on the table. The ashley book of knots pdf on dropbox knots, paracord. Peopulls softtop zipper pull set for jeep wrangler vehicles, set of 4. 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. Here are approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to marlingspike seamanship.
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. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Rope standing rigging is still standard for small boats in the tropics, and on three. Ashley is the definitive and magnificent work on knots and knottying. Look on facebook for a group called abok, abbreviation for ashleys book of knots. Ashley has included almost everything there is to know about them. The ashley book of knots is quoted extensively in the novel the shipping news, by e. Every practical knotwhat it looks like, who uses it, where it. Us army stp2124 soldiers manual of common tasks warrior skills level23and4.
Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley, hardcover barnes. This set is a match to the factory jeep exterior articoli simili a peopulls jeep zipper pulls dozer ready to ship. The ashley book of knots books, knots guide, knots. When macrame became a popular item, i had a definite advantage over most people.
Doubleday, new york 1944, isbn 0385040253 englische originalausgabe. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Clifford ashley the ashley book of knots the most comprehensive resource for knots and ropework ever published. 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. These have been collected and collated by geoffrey budworth with the help of other members of the international guild of knot tyers. This is lifes ground floor, the everyday battle against the smallscale forces of chaos. Whether out at sea or in a pioneer cabin, knots were a part of daily life, one that is nearly lost today. Pdf paper on the life and knot works of the swedish physiologist hjalmar august. With thousands of drawings representing hundreds of knots, this tome has become the premier reference work of knotting. Describes every practical knot, what it looks like, where it comes from, and how to tie it. 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. See if you can identify the strands, yarns, and fibers, as described by a. With your group, slowly pull apart your piece of manila.
Saw this mentioned on hammock forums and wanted to share here. Editions of the ashley book of knots by clifford w. Handbook of knots, raoul graumont, cornell maritime press. The ashley book of knots this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The laws in the usa say that a work enters public domain 70 years after the death of the author.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Ashley, is the definitive reference work on knots, splices, and ropework in general. In the course of a modern lifetime, it is not the struggle that receives the most notice. 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. He describes each step simply and clearly in the text and has penned right alongside some 7000 drawings to. Sep 21, 2004 knots, splices and rope work a practical treatise giving complete and simple directions for making all the most useful and ornamental knots in common use, with chapters on splicing, pointing, seizing, serving, etc.
Look on facebook for a group called abok, abbreviation for ashley s book of knots. A fairly complex flat knot derived from the carrick bend. For as long as i can remember my father has always had the ashley book of knots, though his was ashleys big book of knotsas it got rebound twice. Ashleys book of knots als gratis download klabauterkiste. It references some 3800 knots with over 7000 handdrawn diagrams. Mar 01, 2009 a fairly complex flat knot derived from the carrick bend. Media in category the ashley book of knots the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. 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. Encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work, raoul graumont and john j. Another example of this would be the triple fishermans knot which is now recommended. Ashley gives explicit directions on how to tie them.
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