‘Anyone who loves the sea or has marvelled at its peculiarities will find a treasure of delights in Terry Breverton’s book. Encyclopaedic in its scope, it embraces everything you could want to know about the oceans, from Anchors to Zanzibar. Among the oddities you will find here is the origin of the expression ‘son of a gun.’ ‘Breverton has included many information panels that are nuggets in themselves. The book is easy to read, and as full of nautical information as you would wish to find.’ 'A quirky compendium of weird and wonderful creations immortalised by legend, a vast cornucopia of curiosities, entreating' - Good Book Guide. ‘Clearly laid out and using small sketches and type in blue (blue for sea?) ink, this is a gripping book and at 384 pages will keep you entertained.’‘This hardback book is truly fascinating. You don’t need to have fins or webbed feet to enjoy it to its full potential either.'