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Falconer, William A new and universal dictionary of the Marine;…
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Melbourne
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15-Jul-2018
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Falconer, William A new and universal dictionary of the Marine; being, a copious explanation of the technical terms and phrases usually employed in the construction, equipment, machinery, movements, and military, as well as naval operations of ships: with such parts of astronomy, and navigation, as will be found useful to practical navigators. Illustrated with a variety of modern designs of shipping, &c. together with separate views of the masts, yards, sails, and rigging. To which is annexed, a vocabulary of French sea-phrases and terms of art, collected from the best authorities. Originally compiled by William Falconer ... now modernized and much enlarged by William Burney. [Cadell & Davies, London, 1830] Thick 8vo. Rebound in navy half leather, with grey boards and with red and green labels to spine.
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