Falconer's marine dictionary

by William Falconer

Reprint of the original from 1780. Falconer´s marine dictionary is written by an experienced seaman, who worked not only for the Royal navy but also in merchant ships.

412 pages, Hardcover

First published February 25, 1970

About the author

William Falconer was a Scottish epic poet concerned mainly with life at sea. He also compiled a dictionary of marine matters.

Reviews

[Chris Durbin · Rating 5 out of 5]

An essential reference book for anyone interested in 18th-century ships.