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Salty Dog Talk: The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions
Bill Beavis
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Description for Salty Dog Talk: The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions
Paperback. Originally published: London: Adlard Coles, 1983. Num Pages: 96 pages, b/w cartoons throughout. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBX; WGG; WSSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 122 x 197 x 7. Weight in Grams: 76.
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.
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.
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781472907981
SKU
V9781472907981
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About Bill Beavis
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.
Reviews for Salty Dog Talk: The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions
An old favourite, derived from the colourful language of sailors from the days of sail.
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