Sailor's Word-Book
by W. H. Smyth, Admiral W. H. Smyth
ISBN-10: 0851779727
ISBN-13: 9780851779720
$19.95
Book Specs
Trade Paper
Conway
Published on
Feb 2, 2010
Edition
1st Edition
Dimensions
5.55x2.23x9.02 Inches
Weight
2.46 Pounds
About the Book
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.