The Ashley Book of Knots
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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 w
Cover illustration by George Giguere shows a sailor displaying a Tom fool's knot
Reprint-Version: 1963–1979
Clifford Warren Ashley
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Clifford Warren Ashley was an American artist, author, sailor, and knot expert.
The Ashley Book of Knots
…The Ashley Book of Knots (ABoK) 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…
Portrait sketch of Clifford Warren Ashley, c. 1927
A Whaleship on the Marine Railway at Fairhaven (c. 1916)