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Ship to Shore: A Dictionary of Everyday Words and Phrases Derived from the Sea | 
 enlarge | Author: Peter D. Jeans
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 534766
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 456
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.2
ISBN: 0071440275
Dewey Decimal Number: 422.03
UPC: 639785803201
EAN: 9780071440271
ASIN: 0071440275
Publication Date: June 25, 2004
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“One of the best dictionaries of sea terms ever.” —Library Journal Bail out. The coast is clear. In deep water. These are just a few of the seafaring terms that have become part of our common language. But where do they come from, and what do they really mean? Peter Jeans provides all the answers in this book which was named a “Best Reference Source” by Library Journal. In his journey to uncover word origins, Jeans paints a vivid picture of hardy Nantucket whalers and Elizabethan sea dogs, grizzled Nova Scotia fishermen and the crews of great clipper ships. Along the way, he recounts the exploits of such seafaring greats as Sir Francis Drake, Captain Cook, and John Paul Jones. More than a dictionary, Ship to Shore is a fascinating chronicle of the sailing men who made an enduring contribution to the English language. Here readers will find origins of words and phrases such as: - Listless
- Peepers
- To turn turtle
- Sundowner
- Unstayed
- To come in with flying colors
- Blowhard
- To be taken aback
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A very good book. March 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When you pick up this book, make sure you read the small subtitle: A Dictionary of Everyday Words and Phrases Derived from the Sea. This is really what this book is about. It's one of those books you can pick up on a rainy Sunday afternoon and the time will fly by. Or, if you are looking for a specific phrase that has its origin in sea-talk, it's probably there. So, this book has several uses. I like to pick it up and browse. As a dictionary, it does not need to be read from cover to cover. Besides giving origins (I won't tell you any--you gotta look 'em up yourself!), it does debunk one of the most enduring myths--POSH does NOT come from 'Port out, starboard home.' For some reason, this folk-etymology has spread like wildfire in popular culture, although practically no linguists accept it as truth. So, I was glad that the author treated words that allegedly come from the sea as well. He has done his homework. A great book that you can learn a lot from. Also, it's written in a very easy-to-read style.
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