Gangway!: Sea Language Comes Ashore - Brossura

Colcord, Joanna Carver

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0486482235 ISBN 13: 9780486482231

Casa editrice: Dover Pubns, 2012

Riassunto

"A delight to all who enjoy the American language." — The Christian Science MonitorLandlubbers use a remarkable number of terms and expressions that originated at sea, from "casting about" and "learning the ropes" to "parting company," "spinning a yarn," and "going by the board." This readable dictionary of maritime vernacular offers concise explanations for the seagoing meanings behind "catspaw," "kick the bucket," "kittle o' fish," "palaver," "three sheets in the wind," and other curious lingo.
Hailed by The Washington Post as "entertaining and informative," this illustrated reference is a great gift for any sailor or lover of language. It's also a unique contribution to the study of American English and slang.

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L'autore:

Joanna Carver Colcord (1882–1960) was born in the South Seas, aboard a ship captained by her father. She spent her youth sailing the world's oceans and her adulthood as an executive of various philanthropic organizations.

Product Description:

This readable dictionary of maritime vernacular traces the roots of sea jargon, with alphabetical entries for "catspaw," "kick the bucket," "palaver," "three sheets in the wind," and other curious lingo.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Dover Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0486482235
• ISBN 13: 9780486482231
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 168