Three Sheets to the Wind : The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions, Pape...

Description: Three Sheets to the Wind : The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions, Paperback by Barrett, Cynthia; Barrett, Vail (ILT), ISBN 1493042270, ISBN-13 9781493042272, Brand New, Free shipping in the US "The origins of a remarkable number of everyday words and phrases are anchored in our seafaring past. Three Sheets to the Wind: The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions is an entertaining compilation revealing the maritime roots of common English expressions. The perfect companion for etymology lovers, factophiles, ocean dreamers, and the conversationally curious, Three Sheets to the Wind features 200 words and expressions that are nautically inspired. Alphabetically organized (from A to Sea) readerscan also enjoy 100 original illustrations as well as relevant excerpts from the great novels of Melville, Forester, O'Brian, and others"--

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Book Title: Three Sheets to the Wind : The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expre

Number of Pages: 192 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Three Sheets to the Wind

Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, T.H.E.

Item Height: 0.5 in

Publication Year: 2019

Subject: Sailing, Quotations, Ships & Shipbuilding / General, Word Lists, Linguistics / Etymology

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Item Weight: 9.6 Oz

Subject Area: Transportation, Référence, Sports & Recreation, Language Arts & Disciplines

Author: Cynthia Barrett

Item Length: 8.5 in

Item Width: 5.4 in

Format: Trade Paperback