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A Sea of Words: A Lexicon and Companion to the Complete Seafaring Tales of Patrick O'Brian
This comprehensive lexicon provides definitions of nautical terms, historical entries describing the people and political events that shaped the period, and detailed explanations of the scientific, medical, and biblical references that appear in the novels.
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A Sea of Words: A Lexicon and Companion to the Complete Seafaring Tales of Patrick O'Brian
This comprehensive lexicon provides definitions of nautical terms, historical entries describing the people and political events that shaped the period, and detailed explanations of the scientific, medical, and biblical references that appear in the novels.
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ISBN-13: | 9780805066159 |
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Publisher: | Holt, Henry & Company, Inc. |
Publication date: | 10/01/2000 |
Edition description: | Third Edition, Revised |
Pages: | 528 |
Product dimensions: | 5.55(w) x 6.40(h) x 1.35(d) |
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