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Salty Dog Talk: The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions

Salty Dog Talk: The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions

by Bill Beavis (Author), Bill Beavis (Author), Richard G. McCloskey (Author)

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    Paperback 2004

    $3.25
Synopsis

Most of us never realise how many words and expressions used in everyday English have a fascinating nautical origin. This charming pocketbook explains the practical ship-board beginnings of over 200 such phrases - colourful, bizarre and surprising - and how they came ashore. 'Good fun' Yachts and Yachting 'Entertaining, informative, educational and lots of fun' Multihull International

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 96
 Edition: New Ed
 Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
Published: 30 Apr 2004
ISBN 10: 0713669764
ISBN 13: 9780713669763
Book Overview: A revealing collection of the fascinating origins of over 200 everyday words and expressions Arranged alphabetically for easy reference Illustrated with Bill Beavis' lively cartoons A perennially popular impulse purchase Ideal present or stocking filler

Author Bio
Bill Beavis was a seaman turned journalist who had long been interested in nautical etymology. He died a number of years ago. Richard McCloskey is a distinguished American marine historian.