How long does it take to read Ashley Book of Knots?
Clifford Ashley
Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford Ashley takes about 11 hours 44 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 11 hours 44 minutes
A week or two of reading
First published 1944. 640 pages, about 176,000 words.
24 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 19 hours 33 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 11 hours 44 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 7 hours 20 minutes |
The page count is the median across 3 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
The most complete compilation of knots, how to tie them and there uses.
Subjects: Nautical, knots, rope, Knots and splices, Long Now Manual for Civilization
