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Salty Dog Talk by Bill Beavis
Salty Dog Talk by Bill Beavis
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Salty Dog Talk

The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions
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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.

Author Biography:

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.
Release date NZ
October 9th, 2014
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Illustrations
b/w cartoons throughout
Pages
96
Dimensions
129x198x7
ISBN-13
9781472907981
Product ID
22083986

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