Name: The Ashley Book of Knots
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Author: Clifford W. Ashley
ISBN: 9780385040259

Type

Physical Book

Publisher

Doubleday

Author

Clifford W. Ashley

Year

1993

Language

English

Pages

619

Format

Hardcover

Weight

ISBN

0385040253

ISBN13

9780385040259

Edition No.

Synopsis "The Ashley Book of Knots "

This is the definitive book on knots. Here are approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to “Marlinspike 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.