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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Country of Origin
- US
- Book Title
- Three Sheets to the Wind
- Title
- Three Sheets to the Wind
- Subtitle
- The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions
- ISBN-10
- 1493042270
- EAN
- 9781493042272
- ISBN
- 9781493042272
- Release Date
- 07/01/2019
- Release Year
- 2019
- Genre
- Technology & Engineering
- Subject
- Language & Reference
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Globe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
1493042270
ISBN-13
9781493042272
eBay Product ID (ePID)
26038402435
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Three Sheets to the Wind
Publication Year
2019
Subject
Sailing, Quotations, Ships & Shipbuilding / General, Word Lists, Linguistics / Etymology
Type
Not Available
Subject Area
Transportation, Reference, Sports & Recreation, Language Arts & Disciplines
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
9.5 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2019-022142
Illustrated
Yes
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
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 original "slush fund" was the fatty scraps from boiled meat that the ship's cook secretly stashed away to sell at port to candle makers. The man who originally "turned a blind eye" was Admiral Nelson. In one of Naval history's most famous acts of insubordination, Nelson, in the heat of battle, raised his telescope to his blind eye and announced he could not see the signal flag commanding him to break off action. 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) readers can also enjoy 100 original illustrations as well as relevant excerpts from the great novels of Melville, Forester, O'Brian, and others. These passages illustrate how such literary giants reached for these expressions in their classic masterpieces. Our everyday speech is peppered with language used by sailors when someone says they are "pooped" because they stayed to the "bitter end" of "happy hour"., The origins of a remarkable number of everyday words and phrases are anchored in our seafaring past. Three Sheets to the Wind is an entertaining compilation revealing the maritime roots of common English expressions.
LC Classification Number
PE1583.B375 2019
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- n***1 (87)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem arrived still wrapped as advertised but it must have taken some damage in transit since it arrived with a couple cracks and a small chunk of the frame of the case had completely detached. BUT the discs were still undamaged so I messaged the seller to tell them I was still going to keep the item I just wanted to let them know about the issue and they messaged me back and offered me 20% off the order to make up for the inconvenience. Great seller. Would purchase from them again.Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season 6 (DVD) Star Trek Next Generation (#297401993046)