The Ashley Book of Knots
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.19 (847 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0385040253 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 619 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He describes each step simply and clearly in the text and has penned right alongside some 7000 drawings to make it still more graphic. Ashley gives explicit directions on how to tie them. This is the definitive book on knots. He tells when they appeared, something about their history, and what they are good for. Above all, Mr. Ashley has included almost everything there is to know about them. The Ashley Book of Knots will make a unique and permanent addition to any library.. This book and a piece of cord will open a new and challenging world of practical adventure to readers of all ages. Mr. Precisely named and classified (some new ones for the first time officially), they can be easily found in the big index. His drawings abound in humor and the text is full of colorful anecdotes. 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. Here are approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to “Marlingspike Seamanship.” Mr
"Excellent Reference Book for your Lilbrary." according to 2Old2Worry. I purchased this book as it was listed as a reference in Jeff Jepson's Knots at Work, The Tree Climbers Companion, and How to Fell a Tree. The book is obviously old school as it contains penciled drawings (The authors) and it takes some deliberate reading to get some of those knots. It has about every kind of knot you could imagine or use. I enjoy reading about the different classes of knots and he does give a little background on them. If you plan to do any serious packing, climbing, rope work, then this would be a great addition to your library. The original. Old"Excellent Reference Book for your Lilbrary." according to 2Old2Worry. I purchased this book as it was listed as a reference in Jeff Jepson's Knots at Work, The Tree Climbers Companion, and How to Fell a Tree. The book is obviously old school as it contains penciled drawings (The authors) and it takes some deliberate reading to get some of those knots. It has about every kind of knot you could imagine or use. I enjoy reading about the different classes of knots and he does give a little background on them. If you plan to do any serious packing, climbing, rope work, then this would be a great addition to your library. The original. Worry said Excellent Reference Book for your Lilbrary.. I purchased this book as it was listed as a reference in Jeff Jepson's Knots at Work, The Tree Climbers Companion, and How to Fell a Tree. The book is obviously old school as it contains penciled drawings (The authors) and it takes some deliberate reading to get some of those knots. It has about every kind of knot you could imagine or use. I enjoy reading about the different classes of knots and he does give a little background on them. If you plan to do any serious packing, climbing, rope work, then this would be a great addition to your library. The original. Amazon Customer said One of the best works on knots ever produced. One of the best works on knots ever produced. Excellent illustrations. This book is great for naming knots and finding the right knot for the job you need to perform. Buy this book as a history and list of knots. It will also lead you to new experiences in the beauty of math in form.. No other knot book compares. It's the knot bible. I'd always had an interest in knot tying. I guess it came from childhood and not being able to be in the Boy Scouts. I don't know exactly. All I know is a year or so ago I decided I wanted to learn how to tie as many knots as possible. With the internet at my fingertips I went on a search for a book of knowledge. It didn't take me long to find out about The Ashley Book of Knots. I didn't buy the book at the time because I got sidetracked with something else. One day not too long ago the interest in knot-tying came back to me. I was at a book store and just had
A student of Howard Pyle's, he is represented in the permanent collections of museums and libraries all along the East Coast. Both these interests kept him close to the open sea, and when he wasn't trading knot knowledge with sailors, his easel was set up on wharves, decks, or shorelines. At the time of his death he was one of the world's leading authorities on knot tying. . ASHLEY had two ruling passions all his l
But in this attractive, well-organized archive of more than 3,900 different knots--presented through 7,000 illustrations--the art of knot tying lives on, both as a historical reference and a reservoir of handy knowledge. Whether out at sea or in a pioneer cabin, knots were a part of daily life, one that is nearly lost today. . The Ashley Book of Knots takes us back to a time when knots saved lives and put dinner on the table