A Sea of Words - 3rd Edition by Dean King & John B Hattendorf & J Worth Estes (Paperback)
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Highlights
- 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.
- About the Author: John B. Hattenborf is a professor of maritime history at the United States Naval War College.
- 528 Pages
- Literary Criticism, Reference
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About the Book
This comprehensive lexicon provides definitions of nautical terms, historical background, and detailed explanations of the scientific, medical, and biblical references of Patrick O'Brian's seafaring novels. 62 illustrations. 3 maps.Book Synopsis
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.
Review Quotes
"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 TribuneAbout the Author
John B. Hattenborf is a professor of maritime history at the United States Naval War College. J. Worth Estes, Ph.D., is a professor of pharmacology at Boston University and a specialist in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century maritime medicine.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.28 Inches (H) x 5.57 Inches (W) x .93 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 528
Genre: Literary Criticism
Sub-Genre: Reference
Publisher: Owl Books (NY)
Format: Paperback
Author: Dean King & John B Hattendorf & J Worth Estes
Language: English
Street Date: October 1, 2000
TCIN: 92178480
UPC: 9780805066159
Item Number (DPCI): 247-00-7834
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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