An Ocean of Words: A Dictionary of Nautical Words and Phrases (A Birch Lane Press Book) - Hardcover

Peter D. Jeans

 
9781559724500: An Ocean of Words: A Dictionary of Nautical Words and Phrases (A Birch Lane Press Book)

Synopsis

A unique and informative resource details the evolution of nautical language into common usage and contains a wealth of words, sayings, and idiomatic entries, and provides wonderful stories documenting a seaman's daily life and adventures. 15,000 first printing. $15,000 ad/promo.

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