Captain Bucko's Nauti-Words Handbook: Fascinating Facts and Fables About the Origins of Hundreds of Nautical Terms and Everyday Expressions

I spent four years at sea and wanted to know more about the language I used. This book is written in a very readable style, with good use of humor, the explanations are easily understood, and it seems to be rather comprehensive.

If you've ever wondered where many of our popular everyday expressions come from, you will find the answers in Captain Bucko's Nauti-Words Handbook. There are hundreds of nautical terms and everyday expressions described by the author, Roger Huff, in a fascinating and humorous style. And the author is no landlubber just doing research at a library; he has credentials as a seaman and a professional oceanographer. I recommend this book as an excellent reference source for all who are interested in the origins of nautical terms.