Zeemans-Woordeboek by J. van Lennep

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Author Lennep, J. van (Jacob), 1802-1868
LoC No. 06025005
Title Zeemans-Woordeboek
Behelzende een verklaring der woorden, by scheepvaart en den handel in gebruik en een opgave der algemeene wetsbepalingen daartoe
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Summary "Zeemans-Woordeboek" by J. van Lennep is a comprehensive lexicon focused on nautical terminology written in the mid-19th century. The book serves as both a glossary and a guide for terms widely used in the maritime and trade fields, along with relevant legal provisions and idiomatic expressions. It aims to enhance understanding of seafaring vocabulary and maritime practices. The opening of the work introduces the author’s personal connection to the sea and his longstanding interest in dictionaries. J. van Lennep reflects on his inspirations behind compiling this work, acknowledging his experiences and the influences of various authors. The initial portion highlights the extensive labor involved in creating this dictionary, noting the challenges of achieving completeness in a lexicon, especially one as specialized as this. The author also emphasizes the collaborative effort with fellow experts to ensure accuracy and depth in the definitions provided, setting the stage for a practical resource intended for sailors and others engaged in maritime commerce. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class V: Naval science
Subject Naval art and science -- Dictionaries
Subject Dutch language -- Dictionaries
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EBook-No. 40417
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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