A Sea of Words: A Lexicon and Companion to the Complete Seafaring Tales of Patrick O'Brian
King, Dean; Hattendorf, John B.; Estes, J. Worth
ISBN 10: 0805066152 ISBN 13: 9780805066159
Published by Owl Books (NY), 2000
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Synopsis:
A comprehensive guide to the British Royal Navy in the Napoleonic Age for fans of Patrick O'Brian.
"A gem of a book."
-Minneapolis Star Tribune
This expansive lexicon provides definitions of nautical terms, historical entries describing the people and political events that shaped the period, and detailed explanations of the scientific, medical, and biblical references that appear in the novels.
About the Authors:
Dean King is the author of many works of nonfiction, including Patrick O'Brian: A Life Revealed and Guardians of the Valley. He has contributed to publications such as Esquire, Men's Journal, Travel + Leisure, and The New York Times. King lives in Richmond, Virginia.
John B. Hattendorf is a naval historian who has written or edited more than 50 books. From 1984 to 2016, he was the Ernest J. King Professor of Maritime History at the United States Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island.
J. Worth Estes, Ph.D., is a professor of pharmacology at Boston University and a specialist in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century maritime medicine.
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Title: A Sea of Words: A Lexicon and Companion to ...
Publisher: Owl Books (NY)
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Paperback
Condition: As New
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