Seafaring Lore and Legend
Landlubbers may be surprised to learn that at sea, a sheet is made of rope, not cloth. But even experienced sailors will discover new meanings for everyday words in this unique nautical reference. First published in 1867, The Sailor’s Word-Book defines some 14,000 terms from A, “the highest class of merchant ships,†to zumbra, “a Spanish skiff or yawl.†Whether the reader is a naval history buff, a fan of nautical fiction, or a yachting enthusiast, this new edition of a classic will prove a seaworthy companion.
Country | USA |
Author | Admiral W. H. Smyth |
Binding | Paperback |
EAN | 9780851779720 |
Edition | Original |
ISBN | 0851779727 |
IsEligibleForTradeIn | 1 |
Label | Conway |
Manufacturer | Conway |
NumberOfItems | 1 |
NumberOfPages | 744 |
PublicationDate | 2010-02-02 |
Publisher | Conway |
ReleaseDate | 2010-02-02 |
Studio | Conway |