{"product_id":"ashley-book-of-knots-9780385040259","title":"Ashley Book of Knots","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive book on knots—including approximately 3,900 different kinds of knots, from simple hitches to “Marlingspike Seamanship, this book and a piece of cord will open a new and challenging world of practical adventure to readers of all ages.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Bible of knot-tyers.... Like the best cookbooks or collections of movie reviews, it’s a great dip-in read: Sit down at the breakfast table, flip the book open to any page, and you’ll find an appetizing morsel to gnaw on. —\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Ashley Book of Knots\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIncluding an easy-to-use index of knots, Mr. Ashley gives explicit directions on how to tie each knot. Devoting eleven years to writing his masterpiece, he describes each step simply and clearly and penned  some 7,000 illustrative drawings alongside the text. This classic resource is based on forty years of looking for, trying out, and thinking up new knots. Mr. Ashley’s drawings abound in humor and the text is full of colorful anecdotes. \u003ci\u003eThe Ashley Book of Knots\u003c\/i\u003e will make a unique and permanent addition to any library.","brand":"Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48864535314775,"sku":"9780385040259","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780385040259.jpg?v=1722272367","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/ashley-book-of-knots-9780385040259","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}