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Author : William Henry Smyth
Publisher : London : Blackie and son
Page : 836 pages
File Size : 38,25 MB
Release : 1867
Category : Military art and science
ISBN :
Author : William Henry Smyth
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,30 MB
Release : 2008-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781934757413
Almost 800 pages . 12,764 Definitions. The Most Complete Reference of Its Kind It's one thing to compile a dictionary of nautical terms from the Age of Sail; but it's quite another when the people doing the compiling actually lived them. That is exactly the situation in The Sailor's Word. William Henry Smyth (1788-1865) was in the Royal Navy for over 25 years, rising from a ship's boy on a West India merchantman to a Royal Navy Admiral. In addition to commanding several Royal Navy ships, he became world famous as a hydrographer (some of his charts were still in use in the 1960's), and as an astronomer (he eventually became president of the Royal Astronomical Society). The last years of his life, however, were spent compiling The Sailor's Word from his vast storehouse of nautical experience; but he died before he could see it published. His family decided to go forth with the publication of his final work. Their selection of an editor couldn't have been better: Sir Edward Belcher (1799-1877). Sir Edward was a Royal Navy officer with even more experience than Smyth. In his 40 years of service he captained numerous ships and generated a well-deserved reputation as a naval surveyor. His final command was of the unsuccessful expedition to find the missing and ill-fated explorer, Sir John Franklin. A cousin of Frederick Marryat, it can be plausibly argued that his novel, Horatio Howard Brenton, was the real model for C.S. Forester's Horatio Hornblower. If you want to understand modern nautical fiction, you have to understand the language they used and the way they actually used it-not the way you think they used it.
Author : Henry Beard
Publisher : Workman Publishing
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 26,49 MB
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780761123873
Printed in an irresistible new gift format, this pocket dictionary brings new meaning to the things said at sea. The cleverly essential volume defines and illustrates the terms of sailing, from "ahoy" to "zephyr". Drawings throughout.
Author : W. H. Smyth
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 988 pages
File Size : 10,33 MB
Release : 2019-11-19
Category : Science
ISBN :
Embark on a thrilling voyage through the vast maritime world with 'The Sailor's Word-Book', a book by a distinguished British admiral from the mid-19th century. Delve into the language of sailors, sailing, and the boundless sea as this alphabetical digest unravels the mysteries of nautical terms. Discover not only the essentials for seasoned seafarers, but also intriguing military and scientific jargon, as well as ancient expressions from early explorers that have withstood the test of time. Whether you're a seasoned mariner or a landlubber curious about the hidden language of the ocean, this fascinating little book promises to be an illuminating and indispensable guide.
Author : James Stavridis
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 23,58 MB
Release : 2021-12-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 1682477169
Admiral Stavridis, a leader in military, international affairs, and national security circles, shares his love of the sea and some of the sources of that affection. The Sailor's Bookshelf offers synopses of fifty books that illustrate the history, importance, lore, and lifestyle of the oceans and of those who “go down to the sea in ships.” Stavridis colors those descriptions with glimpses of his own service—“sea stories” in popular parlance—that not only clarify his choices but show why he is held in such high esteem among his fellow sailors. Divided into four main categories—The Oceans, Explorers, Sailors in Fiction, and Sailors in Non-Fiction—Admiral Stavridis’ choices will appeal to “old salts” and to those who have never known the sights of the ever-changing seascape nor breathed the tonic of an ocean breeze. The result is a navigational aid that guides readers through the realm of sea literature, covering a spectrum of topics that range from science to aesthetics, from history to modernity, from solo sailing to great battles. Among these eclectic choices are guides to shiphandling and navigation, classic fiction that pits man against the sea, ecological and strategic challenges, celebrations of great achievements and the lessons that come with failure, economic competition and its stepbrother combat, explorations of the deep, and poetry that beats with the pulse of the wave. Some of the included titles are familiar to many, while others, are likely less well-known but are welcome additions to this encompassing collection. Admiral Stavridis has chosen some books that are relatively recent, and he recommends other works which have been around much longer and deserve recognition.
Author : William Henry Smyth
Publisher :
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 21,98 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : 9781139833677
Author : Thompson Lenfestey
Publisher : Lyons Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,78 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Boats and boating
ISBN : 9781592283675
Full explanations of more than 8,500 terms and phrases used by sailors, boaters, and seamen.
Author : W H Smyth
Publisher :
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 49,53 MB
Release : 2019-07-22
Category :
ISBN : 9781910146378
First published in 1867, this comprehensive list of nautical terms defines a huge range of common and rare words relating to the author's extensive experience of the sea at a time when ships were moving from sail to steam.William Henry Smyth first went to sea at the age of 14 when he ran away from home to join a merchant ship in 1802. He eventually joined the Royal Navy and served for many years, ending his service at sea as a post-captain in 1824. Smyth retired from the service in 1846 and was promoted to rear-admiral and then to admiral.Smyth died in 1865 and the book was prepared for publication by Sir Edward Belcher who was a Royal Navy officer, hydrographer and explorer.This book will be of interest to military historians, sailors and readers of historical naval novels.This new edition has been typeset in fresh type and includes an appendix.
Author : Bill Beavis
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 31,46 MB
Release : 2013-09-19
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1472901479
Most of us never realise how many words and expressions used in everyday English have a nautical origin. This fascinating and charming pocket book explains the seafaring beginnings of over 200 such phrases - colourful, bizarre and surprising - and how they came ashore. Just a few examples are: Chock-a-block Chance your arm Money for old rope Spic and span Push the boat out At close quartersThis entertaining book has been a popular title for boaters and landlubbers alike, ever since first publication in 1983. 'Good fun' Yachts and Yachting 'Entertaining, informative, educational and lots of fun' Multihull International 'An entertaining and informative little book' Motor Boats Monthly
Author : Cynthia Barrett
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 17,40 MB
Release : 2019-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1493042289
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”.