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by William Clark Russell (Author)
Sailor's Language: A Collection of Sea Terms and Their Definitions (1883) is a book compiled by William Clark Russell, a British novelist and journalist who spent much of his life at sea. The book is a comprehensive guide to the language used by sailors, including nautical terms, slang, and idioms. It is divided into sections covering various aspects of life on board a ship, such as rigging, navigation, and seamanship. Each entry provides a clear and concise definition of the term, as well as its origin and usage. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the various parts of a ship and how they are used. Sailor's Language is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of seafaring or the language of sailors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
