A Sea Of Words A Lexicon And Companion To The Complete Seafaring Tales Of Patrick O'brian

Author: Dean King; John B Hattendorf; J Worth Estes

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Price : $18.00 AUD
ISBN : 9780805066159
Publisher : Henry Holt & Company
Imprint : Henry Holt & Company
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Weight (g) : 0.465
Publication date : 01 January 2001
Produced in : United States
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Author : Dean King; John B Hattendorf; J Worth Estes
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Edition : third edition
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Dewey classification : 823.914
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Pages : 502
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Illustrations : 62 b&w illustrations, 3 maps
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A new edition of the classic companion to Patrick O'Brian's sea loving novels, updated to include the final novel in the series. This comprehensive lexicon provides definitions of nautical terms, historical entries describing the people and political events that shaped the period, and detailed explanations of the scientific, medical, and biblical references that appear in the novels.

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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"

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