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Loading... The Ashley Book Of Knots (original 1944; edition 1944)by Clifford W. Ashley
Work InformationThe Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford W. Ashley (Author) (1944)
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. This book is enormous and comprehensive. An old-school reference work. As a craftsman Maker there are books that get handled again and again...The Ashley Book of Knots is indispensable for it's discourse on the colonial trades and various places where knots were and are still employed. Lifting and rigging are still practiced broadly in industry and these livings traditions keep many of the knots in use. The Clove Hitch and its many names...The Sheet Bend and others are essential 1st principle skills in the traditional crafts...Knowing the knots and their applications marks a transition in a craftsperson's practice and skill. I watched many apprentice Operating Engineers wash out of programs just because of the inability to tie a simple knot in the right place...The Bowline Knot sends them back to the Labor Gang most often...Easy to add to the library, watch for them used and well worn for just a few dollars. All of my Nieces and Nephews get a copy... no reviews | add a review
References to this work on external resources. Wikipedia in English (20)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. These have been collected and collated by Geoffrey Budworth with the help of other members of the International Guild of Knot Tyers. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)623.8882Technology Engineering and allied operations Military Engineering and Marine Engineering Naval architecture; Shipbuilding Seamanship Marlinspike Seamanship; Knots KnotsLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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