The Ashley Book of Knots

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Ashley is perhaps most famous for The Ashley Book of Knots (1944), an encyclopedic reference manual with directions for and illustrations of nearly two thousand knots. [1] He was the first author to publish several knots, including what are now called Ashley's stopper knot and Ashley's bend. The Ashley Book of Knots is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the American sailor and artist Clifford W. Ashley. First published in 1944, it was the culmination of over 11 years of work. The book contains 3,857 numbered entries and approximately 7,000 illustrations. [1] The entries include knot instructions, uses, and some histories, categorized by type or function. It remains one of the most important and comprehensive books on knots. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2021-11-09 19:11:24 Boxid IA40279518 Camera Sony Alpha-A6300 (Control) Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier Ashley also wrote The Yankee Whaler (1926) and The Whaleships of New Bedford (1929), studies of sperm whaling in New England in the late 18th century and early 19th century. [3] [4] Memoria [ edit ] Ashley had both a knowledge of and interest in sperm whaling due to his upbringing in New Bedford. In 1904 he was commissioned by Harper's Monthly Magazine to write and illustrate a two-part article on whaling. This project necessitated him becoming even more familiar with the topic. To this end he set sail aboard the bark Sunbeam for six weeks, beginning in August of that year. During the voyage he witnessed the hunt and killing of three whales. Upon publication, the master of the Sunbeam praised the articles, stating, "I think it is the best whale story I ever read ... The illustrations are so true to life that even the Old Barnacles here cannot find fault with them." [1] Writings [ edit ] Ashley Book of Knots

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Budworth, Geoffrey, ed. (Spring 1985). "Profile of Knotsman Clifford W. Ashley". Knotting Matters. London: International Guild of Knot Tyers (11): 6–7. ISSN 0959-2881. The Running Bowline is found in the Ashley Book Of Knots (#1117) and is described as an essential knot that can create a noose that won’t bind or easily slip undone. Uses for the Running Bowline Knot Due to its scope and wide availability, The Ashley Book of Knots has become a significant reference work in the field of knotting. The numbers Ashley assigned to each knot can be used to unambiguously identify them. This helps to identify knots despite local colloquialisms or identification changes. Citations to Ashley numbers are usually in the form: " The Constrictor Knot (ABOK #1249)", "ABOK #1249", or even simply "#1249" if the context of the reference is clear or already established. [2]The Running Bowline can only be untied if you can reach it! If you’re securing it up high, then you’ll either need a ladder or a climbing rope to free it. However, this can be overcome by securing the knot with a retrieval line, or by making a long tail that you can reach. If you want to use a long tail, you might benefit from using an Alpine Butterfly Loop to secure the excess line. Variations If this is your first time trying one, you might find it easier to practice tying it around an object. Try tying it around a pole, tree limb, or similar object. If you want to go without, here’s how you do it. It’s possible to replace the Running Bowline with a plain Noose Knot, the Uni Knot (also known as the Duncan Knot), or Slip Knot. However, the Running Bowline has more advantages, such as the fact that it won’t close or bind on the standing end, and that it can easily be undone when unloaded. The Bottom Line a b c "Clifford Ashley, Artist, Author, 65". The New York Times. September 20, 1947. p.15. His age was 65. Mr. Ashley was known for his paintings of whaling subjects and three books, "The Yankee Whaler," "Whaleships of New Bedford" and "The Ashley ...

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Clifford Warren Ashley (December 18, 1881 – September 18, 1947) was an American artist, author, sailor, and knot expert. For boaters and sailors, the Running Bowline can be used for retrieving items that have fallen overboard, such as rigging or lumber, or for lifting heavy objects. It has a number of non-maritime uses as well that make it a good one to learn for everyday life. How To Tie A Running Bowline KnotThe Ashley Book of Knots includes almost everything there is to know about knots, each precisely named and classified (with some new knots officially listed for the first time in the original 1944 publication). Mr. Ashley describes when each knot initially appeared, something about their history, and what each knot is best used for.