Ancient and Modern Maritime Language Dictionary Book, 1st Edition

Book: Ancient and Modern Maritime Language Dictionary Author: Humberto Leitão, J. Vicente Lopes Publisher: Centro de Estudos Históricos Ultramarinos (Overseas Historical Studies Center) 1st edition, 1963 Weight: 925 g First edition of this important work, "which includes not only archaic expressions but also the most commonly used terms in contemporary practice," highlighting "the language employed in ancient treatises on the construction of caravels, naus, and galleons, from which it would be advisable to collect as many terms as possible together with their respective meanings." Illustrated with diagrams showing ship nomenclature and rigging terminology. I Am Currently Reading This Contact us by replying to this listing. Hand-delivery available in Lisbon, Póvoa de Santa Iria, Montijo, or postal dispatch via CTT (Portuguese postal service) in carefully prepared packaging. (Shipping costs borne by the buyer). We accept payment via bank transfer, cash deposit, PayPal, MB WAY, or postal order. We do not offer cash-on-delivery shipping.