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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 McCloskey (Author)

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    Illustrated 2014

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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.

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Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 96
 Edition: Illustrated
 Publisher: Adlard Coles
Published: 09 Oct 2014
ISBN 10: 1472907981
ISBN 13: 9781472907981
Book Overview: A fascinating and entertaining exploration of all the everyday expressions that have nautical origins.

Media Reviews
An old favourite, derived from the colourful language of sailors from the days of sail. * Classic Boat *
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.