The Pocket Oxford Guide To Sailing Terms
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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A comprehensive nautical reference, The Pocket Oxford Guide to Sailing Terms presents an authoritative and accessible dictionary of the language of sail, covering everything from the names of rigging and hull components to the specialized vocabulary of racing, navigation, and seamanship. Compiled with the scholarly precision Oxford is renowned for, it details centuries of maritime terminology drawn from the rich traditions of both working vessels and recreational sailing. The tone is clear, concise, and authoritative, making it an indispensable companion for beginners learning the ropes as well as seasoned sailors seeking to sharpen their command of nautical language. Compact enough to stow in a chart table or kit bag, it serves as a quick-reference guide that instructs readers on the precise meaning and usage of hundreds of terms encountered on the water and in sailing literature.
Author: Ian Dear And Peter Kemp
Format: Paperback
Published: 1987, Oxford University Press
Genre: Maritime history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A comprehensive nautical reference, The Pocket Oxford Guide to Sailing Terms presents an authoritative and accessible dictionary of the language of sail, covering everything from the names of rigging and hull components to the specialized vocabulary of racing, navigation, and seamanship. Compiled with the scholarly precision Oxford is renowned for, it details centuries of maritime terminology drawn from the rich traditions of both working vessels and recreational sailing. The tone is clear, concise, and authoritative, making it an indispensable companion for beginners learning the ropes as well as seasoned sailors seeking to sharpen their command of nautical language. Compact enough to stow in a chart table or kit bag, it serves as a quick-reference guide that instructs readers on the precise meaning and usage of hundreds of terms encountered on the water and in sailing literature.