Laskari Dictionary Anglo Indian Nautical Terms English Hindustani Maritime Refer

by Edited by George Small

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A scarce and fascinating reference work compiling Anglo Indian nautical terminology used by lascars and Indian sailors. Originally compiled by Captain Thomas Roebuck and later revised and expanded, this volume provides English and Hindustani equivalents for maritime terms, shipboard language and seafaring expressions. An important resource for collectors of maritime history, colonial India, linguistics, naval studies and Anglo Indian history. A highly unusual reference book with strong appeal to specialist collectors and researchers. The book in the pictures is the book you will receive. All my books are packed to keep them safe during shipping and are sent tracked with Australia Post. I offer free 30 day returns. That is, if you have a genuine reason for not being happy with your purchase I will refund the purchase price and the postage you paid as well as the cost of returning the item to me. laskari dictionary, anglo indian vocabulary, nautical terms, hindustani language, maritime history, indian sailors, lascars, colonial india, nautical reference, shipping history, naval history, linguistic history, maritime dictionary, british india, seafaring terminology

• Publisher: Sampson Low, Marston & Company
• Year: 1881
• Condition: Fair

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