To swear like a sailor : maritime culture in America, 1750-1850 / Paul A. Gilje, University of Oklahoma, Norman.
| Author/creator | Gilje, Paul A., 1951- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2015. |
| Description | xviii, 390 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | To swear like a sailor -- The language of Jack Tar -- The logbook of memory -- Spinning yarns -- Songs of the sailorman -- The pirates own book -- Tar-stained images -- Epilogue: the sea chest. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2015029114 |
| ISBN | 9780521762359 (hardback : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0521762359 (hardback : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780521746168 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0521746167 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | VK23 .G538 2015 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |