Author: PAASCH, (H.), CHALLAMEL, P.(et al.)
Title: Dictionnaire de marine. Anglais-Francais-Allemand-Espagnol-Italien. 4ième éd., rev. et compl.
Description: Paris, A. Challamel, 1908. Broad 4to. W. 109 pls., Contemp. hlf. green mor. (Rubb., corners bumped and dam.; tear in upper part of spine nicely repaired and unobtrusive). (Inner hinges weakening). (VIII, 803, 109 pls., CLXXXV (Index in 5 languages), III pp.). (Sl. foxing). (Stamp o.t.). Cat. NHSM II, p.1003/4 (Eds. 1885, 1894): The previous editions (published 1885, 1894 and 1901) contained marine terminology in English, French and German. This edition is enlarged with translations of terms in Italian and Spanish. An impressive compilation which took Paasch the greater part of his life to form, always amending and adding. The words and terms explained in 5 languages pertain to types of ships and vessels; wooden, iron or steel ships; machinery; mechanical expressions; equipment (Anchors, rigging, ropes, tackles etc.).

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