It's all in the title (or almost): "A little dictionary for an amateur boater in love with boats". Its author, who soberly signs Jackou, spells out words with maritime connotations without any logic (except that of following the order of the alphabet).
Without a doubt, Jackou could have titled his work "Ceci n'est pas un dictionnaire" in reference to a famous painting. For if many words are referenced in it, their description is more anecdotal or experiential, often far from the true academic definition.
This dictionary is not the way to learn navigation. Rather, this pile of marine words will be an opportunity to escape through the definitions. Here between the ethological explanation of goof, you will find the explanation of an insult from Captain Haddock or the geographical position of a paradise island in Greece.
As a result, this dictionary reads almost like a book except that there is no beginning or end. One picks and enjoys, often smiling at the author's humour. Don't miss the definition and description of the toilet. Anyone who has ever practiced the place in a boat will be immediately aware of it. A book that you can leave on the saloon table (or better yet on the saloon table) for everyone to come and dream and draw inspiration from.
Small detail, but important point all the same, showing the pecuniary disinterest of its author, the profits from the sale of this book are given to the SNSM. Bravo for the initiative.
A small dictionary from an amateur boater who loves boats
- Éditions de la petite étoile
- 14.8 x 21 cm
- 320 pages
- 19.90 euros
