A beautifully illustrated compendium of the sea and everything nautical. Breverton’s Nautical Curiosities by Terry Breverton explores the stories, traditions, language, creatures, ships, legends, inventions, and strange facts that have grown from humanity’s relationship with the ocean.
From the origin of the distress call “Mayday” and the history of the cod trade to pirates, naval battles, maritime slang, shipboard terminology, ocean creatures, weather, navigation, and nautical superstitions, this volume is packed with the curious details that make maritime history fascinating.
Published by Quercus in 2010, this substantial 384-page hardcover features extensive illustrations and historical material.
A particularly good fit for the Anthrofolklorist collection because it sits at the intersection of maritime history, folklore, material culture, language, exploration, and the human fascination with the sea.
Condition: Very good overall. Clean, solid hardcover with attractive illustrated boards and intact binding. Please see photographs for details.
A beautifully illustrated compendium of the sea and everything nautical. Breverton’s Nautical Curiosities by Terry Breverton explores the stories, traditions, language, creatures, ships, legends, inventions, and strange facts that have grown from humanity’s relationship with the ocean.
From the origin of the distress call “Mayday” and the history of the cod trade to pirates, naval battles, maritime slang, shipboard terminology, ocean creatures, weather, navigation, and nautical superstitions, this volume is packed with the curious details that make maritime history fascinating.
Published by Quercus in 2010, this substantial 384-page hardcover features extensive illustrations and historical material.
A particularly good fit for the Anthrofolklorist collection because it sits at the intersection of maritime history, folklore, material culture, language, exploration, and the human fascination with the sea.
Condition: Very good overall. Clean, solid hardcover with attractive illustrated boards and intact binding. Please see photographs for details.
