That’s girt by sea, as in the national anthem. As a title, it fits the overall tone of the book, which revels in its unauthorisedness and genial silliness. Hunt lists his credentials as ‘historical consultant and comedy writer’, which seems both appropriate and tautological, although there is obviously a good deal of research here as well as considerable talent.
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