One of the best things about reading historical fiction is its potential to educate while it entertains, showing us glimpses of the world as it once was. And one of the most frustrating aspects of historical fiction is the “fiction” part: without prior expertise we can’t be certain the things we’re reading are 100% accurate. […]
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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A Sea of Words: A Lexicon and Companion to the Complete Seafaring Tales of Patrick O'Brian
528A Sea of Words: A Lexicon and Companion to the Complete Seafaring Tales of Patrick O'Brian
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780805066159 |
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Publisher: | Holt, Henry & Company, Inc. |
Publication date: | 10/01/2000 |
Edition description: | Third Edition, Revised |
Pages: | 528 |
Sales rank: | 289,515 |
Product dimensions: | 5.60(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.95(d) |
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