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Describes the history of nautical expressions used in everyday speech, from at loggerheads to weather the storm
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- PublisherAn Owl Book - Henry Holt and Company
- Publication date1989
- ISBN 10 0805009892
- ISBN 13 9780805009897
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages113
- IllustratorTina Holdcroft
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Scuttlebutt: And Other Expressions of Nautical Origin
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An Owl Book - Henry Holt and Company, 1989
ISBN 10: 0805009892
ISBN 13: 9780805009897
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Tina Holdcroft (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002628842
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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Tina Holdcroft (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 7.45. Seller Inventory # G0805009892I3N00
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ISBN 10: 0805009892
ISBN 13: 9780805009897
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An Owl Book - Henry Holt and Company, 1989
ISBN 10: 0805009892
ISBN 13: 9780805009897
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An Owl Book - Henry Holt and Company, 1989
ISBN 10: 0805009892
ISBN 13: 9780805009897
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Condition: Very Good. Tina Holdcroft (illustrator). Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. Seller Inventory # Z05B-02019
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ISBN 10: 0805009892
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Scuttlebutt: And Other Expressions of Nautical Origin
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ISBN 10: 0805009892
ISBN 13: 9780805009897
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ISBN 10: 0805009892
ISBN 13: 9780805009897
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Soft Cover. Condition: Fine. Illustrated by Tina Holdcroft (illustrator). First American Edition: First Printing. 113 pages: 5.25 x 8.25 in.: 0.8: KB#002684: Stated First American Edition (10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). "Wind, waves, and the daily ration of rum figure prominently in expressions like down the hatch and weather the storm, but what has the devil to pay to do with leaky seams of scuttlebutt in the office with water shortages at sea? Go overboard clearly has a nautical connection, but how about skyscraper, boom town, by and large, taken aback, or standoffish? Chock-full of little-known facts and humorous illustrations, Scuttlebutt is a lighthearted collection of words and phrases that will fascinate landlubber and sailor alike. " Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. Seller Inventory # 002684
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