A useful and illustrated reference to nautical terms with more than 2500 alphabetical entries, often cross-referenced.

From abaft to Zulu, including terms as new as bowrider and as old as starboard, here is the language of pleasure boating--clearly defined terms that today's sailors and powerboaters rely on to make their way safely and happily upon America's waters. Families of related terms are grouped together in special sections. QUIZ: What do the following phrases mean: head up, harden up, come up, round up, freshen your wind, sharpen up, sharpen your wind, heat it up? ANSWER: The same thing: steer closer to the wind.

“Written for the sailor, not the scholar. Rousmaniere leaves out the chaff and gives us just the wheat. Astonishingly comprehensive and slender enough to carry aboard.” —Don Casey, author of This Old Boat From "abaft" to "Zulu," including terms as new as "bowrider" and as old as "starboard," here is the language of pleasure boating—clearly defined terms that today's sailors and powerboaters rely on to make their way safely and happily upon America's coastal waters.

Ansted's comprehensive and illustrated dictionary of nautical terms - first published in 1919 - contains the basic 18th and 19th century terminology of boat sailing. Intended to meet the needs of beginners, also readers familiar with seamanship matters may be taken with the descriptions of the old art of sailing. This book is a reprint of the third edition from 1933.

Originally published in 1919, this book contains a comprehensive and extensively illustrated dictionary of nautical terms. Ansted has included the basic terminology for both the 18th and 19th century, making this book an excellent addition to the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in the subject.

Hardcover reprint of the original 1891 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9". No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Patterson, Howard. Illustrated Nautical Dictionary, Unabridged. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Patterson, Howard. Illustrated Nautical Dictionary, Unabridged, . New York: Publication Offices, 1891. Subject: Naval Art And Science