A Sea of Words

King, D: 1995 USA, softcover, 411 pages, illustrated. “A Sea of Words” by Dean King is a comprehensive lexicon and companion to Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey–Maturin novels, explaining nautical terms, historical references, ranks, ship types, and period slang to help readers navigate the series’ dense 18th–19th century maritime language and context. It also includes concise historical essays and character notes that situate Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin within the Napoleonic Wars, making the fiction’s technical detail and chronology more accessible without sacrificing authenticity. ISBN 9780805038163 In very good condition