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Salty Dog Talk

The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions
Authors: Bill Beavis and Richard McCloskey
Published: 2014
Format: Paperback, 96 pages
Size: 198 × 129 × 7 mm
£999
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The Nautical Roots of Everyday Language

Explore the surprising seafaring origins of over 200 common words and phrases in this charming and informative pocket guide.

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 shipboard beginnings of over 200 such phrases – colourful, bizarre and surprising – and how they came ashore.

About the Authors

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.

Praise for Salty Dog Talk

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

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