The Ashley Book of Knots : Every Practical Knot- What It Looks Like, Who Uses It, Where It Comes From, And How To Tie It

An encyclopedic masterpiece on the art and craft of knot-tying. Compiled over eleven years and drawing on forty years of research, inspection, and experimentation, Clifford W. Ashley’s work catalogs nearly every known knot—including many documented for the first time in the book’s 1944 publication. Each entry includes the knot’s name, classification, history, uses, and clear step-by-step instructions for tying it, accompanied by over 7,000 of Ashley’s detailed and often humorous illustrations. Complete with an accessible index and enriched by colorful anecdotes, this classic reference stands as the definitive, enduring guide for sailors, craftsmen, and anyone fascinated by the practical and creative world of knots.