A. B. Sea: A Loose-Footed Lexicon

by Jack Lagan

An entertaining, comprehensive guide to the language and lore of 21st century seafarers. Packed with practical advice, this is a dictionary with a many words are illustrated by passages from classic books of the sea, others by the author's experiences aboard an American schooner with a European engine and two boxes of tools. Sample entries from this informative and entertaining dictionary Bermuda ...Given a choice between alien creatures and bad weather combined with inept seamanship and navigation, you should vote for the latter every time. The US Coast Guard certainly does... carry away, when any part of the standing rigging or a spar breaks it is said to have 'carried away.' What you say is probably unprintable. seasickness (mal de mer): a form of motion sickness usually brought on by a feeling of well-being and euphoria. Reputedly comes in two during the first you fear you might die; during the second, you fear you might not.

288 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2003