An Universal Dictionary of the Marine: or, A Copious Explanation of the Technical Terms and Phrases Employed in the Construction, Equipment, Furniture, Machinery, Movements, and Military Operations of a Ship. Illustrated with Variety of Original Designs of Shipping, in Different Situations; Together with Separate Views of Their Masts, Sails, Yards, and Rigging. To which is Annexed, A Translation of the French Sea-Terms and Phrases, Collected from the Works of Mess. Du Hamel, Aubin, Savarein, etc.

Falconer (W.) RP.

Published by 1780 rp 1989, 1780

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412pp, 12 engraved plates, large format (25cm x 20cm), decorated green cloth, dw. Craig, page 16: This celebrated work appeared in numerous editions, and revisions, viz: 1771, 2nd, corrected.; 1776; 1779; 1780, 12 folding plates., 1784; 1787, 6th; 1789; 1802. This is a modern reprint.

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• Title: An Universal Dictionary of the Marine: or, A Copious Explanation of the Technical Terms and Phrases Employed in the Construction, Equipment, Furniture, Machinery, Movements, and Military Operations of a Ship. Illustrated with Variety of Original Designs of Shipping, in Different Situations; Together with Separate Views of Their Masts, Sails, Yards, and Rigging. To which is Annexed, A Translation of the French Sea-Terms and Phrases, Collected from the Works of Mess. Du Hamel, Aubin, Savarein, ...
• Publisher: 1780 rp 1989
• Publication Date: 1780
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good