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Unlock the secrets of Conradâs salt-laced realm! Discover the meanings of âwearing ship,â âkedge anchors,â or the perils of âscudding under bare poles.â Joseph Conrad's Nautical Terms demystifies 2,000 maritime words and phrases, revealing how Conrad used them to create his legendary narratives. Rich historical sources, clear glossary definitions, informative illustrations, and 600 detailed examples from his writing combine to decode and bring to life his nautical world. Explore his thrilling storm passages, evocative calm scenes, rigorous examinations, and remarkable journey from sailor to shipmasterâand even learn the ropes of the Beaufort wind scale. Whether youâre a Conrad enthusiast, student, or sea lover, this book transforms your reading experience, making every voyage with him a deeper, more immersive adventure.
Mark D. Larabee, PhD (University of Washington, 2006), formerly Associate Professor at the U.S. Naval Academy, authored Front Lines of Modernism, Joseph Conrad: A Documentary Volume, and The Historianâs âHeart of Darknessâ and is Executive Editor of Joseph Conrad Today.
General readers of Joseph Conrad, maritime history, and literature of the sea; students of literature and history at levels from secondary to post-graduate; professors and teachers of English literature and history.