The sea-mans dictionary: or, An exposition and demonstration of all the parts and things belonging to a shippe : together with an explanation of all the termes and phrases used in the practique of navigation. Composed by that able and experienced sea-man Sr Henry Manwayring, Knight: and by him presented to the late Duke of Buckingham, the then Lord High Admirall of England. I have perused this book, & find it so universally necessary for all sorts of men, that I conceive it very fit to be at this time imprinted for the good of the Republicke. Septemb. 20. 1644. John Booker.
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The sea-mans dictionary: or, An exposition and demonstration of all the parts and things belonging to a shippe : together with an explanation of all the termes and phrases used in the practique of navigation. Composed by that able and experienced sea-man Sr Henry Manwayring, Knight: and by him presented to the late Duke of Buckingham, the then Lord High Admirall of England. I have perused this book, & find it so universally necessary for all sorts of men, that I conceive it very fit to be at this time imprinted for the good of the Republicke. Septemb. 20. 1644. John Booker.
Created/published
London : Printed by G. M. for John Bellamy, and are to be sold at his shop at the signe of the three golden Lions in Cornehill neare the Royall Exchange, 1644.
Description
[8], 118 [10] p. ; (4to)
Associated name
Manwayring, Henry, Sir, 1587-1653, author.
Note
Includes inferences to America.
Annotation on Thomason copy: "Sept: 23.".
Annotation on Thomason copy: "Sept: 23.".
Exhibited
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2010. Lost at Sea.
Cited/described in
Wing, D.G. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and British America, and of English books printed in other countries, 1641-1700 (2nd ed.), M551
British Museum. Catalogue of the pamphlets, books, newspapers, and manuscripts relating to the Civil War, the Commonwealth, and Restoration, collected by George Thomason, 1640-1661, E.9[11]
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R18169
British Museum. Catalogue of the pamphlets, books, newspapers, and manuscripts relating to the Civil War, the Commonwealth, and Restoration, collected by George Thomason, 1640-1661, E.9[11]
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R18169
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Item Details
Call number
M551
Folger-specific note
158253. Stabbed. Manuscript title on front fly-leaf. Lacking N2. N3 partially torn away and silked, affecting text and headline. Brown paper wrapper removed to the curatorial file. Provenance: inscription on front fly-leaf: "Bullen Reymes his booke, 1664."