A Sea of Words: A Lexicon and Companion for Patrick O'Brian's Seafaring Tales
King, Dean;Hattendorf, John B.;Estes, J. Worth
ISBN 10: 0805038167 ISBN 13: 9780805038163
Published by Henry Holt & Co, 1995
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RO60008301. A SEA OF WORDS. 1995. In-12. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 411 pages, illustrées de gravures noir et blanc dans le texte. Frontispice noir et blanc.. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon
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"To any disoriented lubber who needs to take a quick bearing on Aubrey's world of staysails and sternposts, it will be a useful compass."--"The Economist"
"Dean King's lexicon will charm cultists."--"The Philadelphia Inquirer"
"An outstandingly useful passkey to the wooden world of Britain's Royal Navy in the great age of sail."--"Sea History"
"A gem of a book."--"Minneapolis Star Tribune"
To any disoriented lubber who needs to take a quick bearing on Aubrey's world of staysails and sternposts, it will be a useful compass. "The Economist"
Dean King's lexicon will charm cultists. "The Philadelphia Inquirer"
An outstandingly useful passkey to the wooden world of Britain's Royal Navy in the great age of sail. "Sea History"
A gem of a book. "Minneapolis Star Tribune""
"To any disoriented lubber who needs to take a quick bearing on Aubrey's world of staysails and sternposts, it will be a useful compass." --The Economist
"Dean King's lexicon will charm cultists." --The Philadelphia Inquirer
"An outstandingly useful passkey to the wooden world of Britain's Royal Navy in the great age of sail." --Sea History
"A gem of a book." --Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Title: A Sea of Words: A Lexicon and Companion for ...
Publisher: Henry Holt & Co
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: paperback
Condition: Very Good