Download PDF Jackspeak A Guide to British Naval Slang Usage Rick Jolly 9781472834133 Books
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Jackspeak is a comprehensive reference guide to the humorous and colourful slang of the Senior Service, explaining in layman's termsthe otherwise cryptic everyday language of the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines and the Fleet Air Arm. Featuring more than 4,000 alphabetical entries, it was compiled by an ex-RM surgeon who spent 24 years in theservice. With useful cross-references and examples of common usagethroughout, along with excellent illustrations by Tugg, the cartoonistfrom service newspaper Navy News, it is the essential book forcurrent and ex-Navy personnel and their families, or anyone interested in the modern armed forces.
Conway is proud to present a revised and updated edition of this classic volume, which is already acknowledged as the standard reference for every Jack, Jenny and Royal joining the Andrew, or for any civvy who wants a real insight into the unique culture of the Navy.
Download PDF Jackspeak A Guide to British Naval Slang Usage Rick Jolly 9781472834133 Books
"Pssed myself laughing and remembering. Would give it 5 stars but that wouldnt leave any room for when he brings out an Australian Adendum."
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Jackspeak A Guide to British Naval Slang Usage Rick Jolly 9781472834133 Books Reviews :
Jackspeak A Guide to British Naval Slang Usage Rick Jolly 9781472834133 Books Reviews
- Absolutely sheer, total, and utterly utter delight for all who have served, serve, will or may serve in the Royal Navy, and for all with merely an interest in it's affairs going beyond knowing who Nelson was. Plus a significant contribution to the unique tradition of Jack and his inimitable ability to 'ave 'is tickler and see the bloody twelve roll on. Captain Jolly and Tugg bring back the days that seem to disappear slowly under the pressure of awkward modernity, fiscal cuts, and political correctness. For this book, CALL BOTH WATCHES OF HANDS!
- The armed services of every nation have their own slang and usage that grows up in separation of their parent societies. Often, it derives from historical usage and expeience. Thus, we have Surgeon Captain Rick Jolly (RN, ret)'s attempt to provide a one-volume reference for the naval veteran, new sailor, buff, and the morbidly curious alike. Reptinted three times and updated once in 1999, the book serves as a collection of snapshots of all things British navy going back to at least the Second World War. Highly recommended as a standard reference.
- On time and in great condition -- just as it was described.
- Pssed myself laughing and remembering. Would give it 5 stars but that wouldnt leave any room for when he brings out an Australian Adendum.
- See my previous report on this outstanding book.
- This is really good book. I would say the pearl.
- Our roots! All of our slang derives from her majesty's Navy. Just don't let the "brown hats" know. Bravo Zulu Mr. Jolly!
- Having served in the Royal Navy I was intrigued when I saw this book. As the author of `The Captain`s Story,`a book about the Royal Navy`s youngest ever Captain`s fight to help win back The Falkland Islands, and conquer his own personal demons, I was fascinated to discover more.
My wife bought it for me as a birthday present, and I must say I was not disappointed. Oh, how the memories came flooding back. I was surprised to find as many words and phrases as there actually are in the book.
Full marks to the Author for researching the subject so thoroughly. All in all a very good read with plenty to make you smile. Especially, if you are ex-Navy like myself.
