Ashley Book Of Knots Pdf. Whether out at sea or in a pioneer cabin, knots were a part of daily life, one that is nearly lost today. The entries include knot instructions, uses, and some histories, categorized by type or function.
Handbook of knots, raoul graumont, cornell maritime press. The book contains exactly 3854 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. Contained in this book are approximately 3900 different kinds of knot.
Ashley the ashley book of knots although ashley was an esteemed painter, the cover illustration was painted by george giguere.
The book contains more than 3800 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. Working with rope, line and plating every practical knot, what it looks like, who uses it, where it comes from and how to tie it with 7000 drawings representing 3800 knots. Knots, splices and rope work by a. First published in 1944, it was the culmination of over 11 years of work.