Salty Dog Talk: The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions
Paperback / softback
Main Details
| Title |
Salty Dog Talk: The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Bill Beavis
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By (author) Richard McCloskey
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:96 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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| Category/Genre | Language - history and general works
Ships and shipping
Boating |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781472907981
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| Classifications | Dewey:387.5014 |
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| Illustrations |
b/w cartoons throughout
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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| Imprint |
Adlard Coles Nautical
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| Publication Date |
9 October 2014 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Most of us never realise how many words and expressions used in everyday English have a fascinating nautical origin. This charming pocketbook explains the practical ship-board beginnings of over 200 such phrases - colourful, bizarre and surprising - and how they came ashore.
Author Biography
Bill Beavis was a seaman turned journalist who had long been interested in nautical etymology. He died a number of years ago. Richard McCloskey is a distinguished American marine historian.
ReviewsAn old favourite, derived from the colourful language of sailors from the days of sail. * Classic Boat *
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