Never say p*g, the book of sailors' superstitions, R. Bruce Macdonald
Type
Label
Never say p*g, the book of sailors' superstitions, R. Bruce Macdonald
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Never say p*g
Nature of contents
bibliography
Responsibility statement
R. Bruce Macdonald
Sub title
the book of sailors' superstitions
Summary
A guide to warding off bad luck at sea. Ever wonder why the skipper gave you a hairy eyeball when you stepped aboard with your left foot? Or why an umbrella or bananas will bring trouble aboard? Find out all this and more in this alphabetical compendium of maritime superstitions and symbols collected by sailor and author R. Bruce Macdonald -- who swears he didn't know not to stir his tea with a knife. The original maritime insurance for sailors, superstitions offered a semblance of control amidst a dangerous life at the mercy of the high seas. Many of the practices in this volume are still in use, connecting contemporary mariners to the rich traditions of the past
Target audience
adult
resource.variantTitle
Never say pig
Creator
Content
Incoming Resources
- Has instance1