Superstitions Of Sailors
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Superstitions Of Sailors
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Author : Angelo S. Rappoport
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2012-09-21
Superstitions Of Sailors written by Angelo S. Rappoport and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-21 with Fiction categories.
Intriguing legends from around the globe evoke a magical maritime world, with sightings of phantom galleys, mischievous deeds of mermaids and water sprites, and tall tales of enchanted islands.
Legends And Superstitions Of The Sea And Of Sailors In All Lands And At All Times
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Author : Fletcher S. Bassett
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1885
Legends And Superstitions Of The Sea And Of Sailors In All Lands And At All Times written by Fletcher S. Bassett and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1885 with Folklore categories.
Legends And Superstitions Of The Sea And Of Sailors
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Author : Fletcher S. Bassett (Lieutenant U. S. Navy)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1885
Legends And Superstitions Of The Sea And Of Sailors written by Fletcher S. Bassett (Lieutenant U. S. Navy) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1885 with categories.
Legends And Superstitions Of The Sea And Of Sailors In All Lands And At All Times
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Author : Fletcher S. Bassett
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1885
Legends And Superstitions Of The Sea And Of Sailors In All Lands And At All Times written by Fletcher S. Bassett and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1885 with Folklore categories.
Don T Shoot The Albatross
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Author : Jonathan Eyers
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2012-12-03
Don T Shoot The Albatross written by Jonathan Eyers and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-03 with Transportation categories.
Sailors are a notoriously superstitious lot - even if some won't admit it. Years of taking to the water, at the mercy of uncontrollable (and sometimes deadly) forces, have led even the wisest to seek ways of influencing the gods or fate. From bad omens and odd rituals to lucky tokens and forbidden words, the superstitions of the sea are legion. Many of these superstitions have refused to go away and quite a few have entered the general public consciousness. Some are amusing in their own right, others have fascinating origins, whilst for many there are bizarre anecdotal incidents which would appear to lend credence to these arcane beliefs. Illustrated with quirky cartoons, this book explores nautical superstitions from all over the world in an informative yet entertaining way. Includes superstitions about: Boatbuilding, naming and launching; Lucky and unlucky dates to sail; People, things and animals not to let on board; Signs and portents at sea; Words not to say (and their alternatives); Predicting the weather; Fishing; and much, much more!
Encyclopaedia Of Superstitions A History Of Superstition
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Author : M. A. Radford
language : en
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Release Date : 2013-04-18
Encyclopaedia Of Superstitions A History Of Superstition written by M. A. Radford and has been published by Read Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-18 with Social Science categories.
The first complete encyclopaedia to feature the history and source of superstitions around the world. First published in 1947, this encyclopaedia presents over 2,300 superstitions and lists them either individually or collectively under clear headings. Discover the many superstitions that have existed throughout history in this fascinating volume.
Legends And Superstitions Of The Sea And Of Sailors In All Lands And At All Times
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Author : Fletcher S. Bassett
language : en
Publisher: Detroit : Singing Tree Press
Release Date : 1971
Legends And Superstitions Of The Sea And Of Sailors In All Lands And At All Times written by Fletcher S. Bassett and has been published by Detroit : Singing Tree Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with Social Science categories.
Why Sailors Can T Swim And Other Marvellous Maritime Curiosities
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Author : Nic Compton
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2013-07-28
Why Sailors Can T Swim And Other Marvellous Maritime Curiosities written by Nic Compton and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-28 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Why will a sailor never go to sea on Friday 13th? Why are boats always referred to as 'she'? How do you navigate the ocean without a compass? Does the Bermuda Triangle really exist? Why do sailors wear earrings? Did Blackbeard actually exist? Did Nelson really say 'Kiss me, Hardy'? What's the correct way to bury a body at sea? Why is a rope never called a rope? This fascinating collection of maritime folklore and trivia delves into the history, science and culture of the sea, and is packed full of entertaining, surprising and insightful facts, from the delightfully obscure to the amusingly quaint, including everyday expressions that have their origins on board ship. Topics include: sailors and superstitions; ships and shipbuilding; navigation and seamanship; pirates and smugglers; fish and fishermen; coasts and oceans; tides and weather; art and literature of the sea.
Popular Beliefs And Superstitions From North Carolina
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Author : Wayland D. Hand
language : en
Publisher: Duke University Press
Release Date : 1964
Popular Beliefs And Superstitions From North Carolina written by Wayland D. Hand and has been published by Duke University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1964 with Folklore categories.
The Encyclopedia Of Superstitions
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Author : Richard Webster
language : en
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Release Date : 2012-09-08
The Encyclopedia Of Superstitions written by Richard Webster and has been published by Llewellyn Worldwide this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-08 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Have you ever rubbed a frog on your freckles? Trivia fans and fun fact fanatics will adore this fascinating, flickable encyclopedia of superstitions! Richard Webster presents over five hundred of the most obscure, curious, and just-plain-freaky superstitions of the Western world. Discover batty beliefs about baldness, beans, and the Bermuda Triangle, and peculiar practices regarding hiccups, hearses, and hunchbacks. From modern myths to centuries-old lore, The Encyclopedia of Superstitions offers a wealth of wonderfully weird beliefs on just about every topic you can imagine: Holidays Birth Death Weddings Colors Gemstones Trees Flowers Fairies Weather Numbers Animals Birds Insects Household Items Zodiac Signs Gambling The Human Body Food Praise: "[T]his reference makes for compulsive browsing."—Publishers Weekly