Salty Dog Talk Bill Beavis

Name: Salty Dog Talk By Bill Beavis
SKU: 9781472907981
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Salty Dog Talk by Bill Beavis

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Salty Dog Talk: The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions by Bill Beavis

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.

Salty Dog Talk Reviews

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

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.

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GOR006262298

ISBN 13

9781472907981

ISBN 10

1472907981

Title

Salty Dog Talk: The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions by Bill Beavis

Author

Bill Beavis

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Year published

20141009

Number of pages

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N/A

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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us