Some light bubbling in the jacket's laminate at spine. 150 x 210 mm. 384 pp. A study of the language and customs of Britain's Merchant Navy, recording everyday vernacular as well as nautical terms, and describing the social customs and institutions around the world that helped shape working life. Over 2,000 terms and customs described.

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Title

All Hands and the Cook: The Customs and Language of the British Merchant Seaman 1875-1975

Publisher

The Bush Press

Publication Date

2008

Language

English

ISBN 10

0908608721

ISBN 13

9780908608720

Binding

Hardback

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

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