Although Ashley was an esteemed painter, the cover illustration was painted by George Giguere. It shows a sailor displaying a Tom fool's knot.
Author
Clifford W. Ashley
Illustrator
Clifford W. Ashley
Cover artist
George Giguere
Country
United States
Language
English
Subject
Knots
Genre
Reference work
Publisher
Doubleday
Publication date
1944
Pages
638
ISBN
0-385-04025-3
Reprint-Version: 1963–1979
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.
^Ashley, Clifford W. (1993) [1944], The Ashley Book of Knots, New York: Doubleday, p. Dust jacket, ISBN 0-385-04025-3
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