A Sea of Words: A Lexicon and Companion for Patrick O'Brian's Seafaring Tales

Dean King

ISBN 10: 0805038167 / ISBN 13: 9780805038163

Published by Henry Holt, 1995

Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00099361453

Synopsis:

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

Review: "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

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Sea of Words: A Lexicon and Companion for ...
Publisher: Henry Holt
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good