A Sea of Words - 3rd Edition by Dean King & John B Hattendorf & J Worth Estes (Paperback)

Name: A Sea of Words - 3rd Edition by Dean King & John B Hattendorf & J Worth Estes (Paperback)
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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 Tribune

About 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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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.93 inches length x 5.57 inches width x 8.28 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.9 pounds

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