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The Language of Sailing
The Language of Sailing
Author: Richard Mayne
There have been many dictionaries explaining to laymen the technical terms of sailing. None of them, until now, has systematically set out to explore their etymology and evolution. The Language of Sailing demonstrates that many of the American and British words in question are derived-- often in complex and controversial ways--from other...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781579582784
ISBN-10: 1579582788
Publication Date: 6/1/2000
Pages: 325
Edition: 1
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Publisher: Routledge
Book Type: Hardcover
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