Author: Fletcher S. BassettPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Legends and Superstitions of the Sea and of Sailors in All Lands and at All Times
Author: Fletcher S. BassettPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Legends and Superstitions of the Sea and of Sailors in All Lands and at All Times
Author: Fletcher S. BassettPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Superstitions of Sailors
Author: Angelo S. RappoportPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486147371
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
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.
The Fabled Coast
Author: Sophia KingshillPublisher: Random House
ISBN: 1409038459
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 533
Book Description
Pirates and smugglers, ghost ships and sea-serpents, fishermen’s prayers and sailors’ rituals – the coastline of the British Isles plays host to an astonishingly rich variety of local legends, customs, and superstitions. In The Fabled Coast, renowned folklorists Sophia Kingshill and Jennifer Westwood gather together the most enthralling tales and traditions, tracing their origins and examining the facts behind the legends. Was there ever such a beast as the monstrous Kraken? Did a Welsh prince discover America, centuries before Columbus? What happened to the missing crew of the Mary Celeste? Along the way, they recount the stories that are an integral part of our coastal heritage, such as the tale of Drake’s Drum, said to be heard when England was in peril, and the mythical island of Hy Brazil, which for centuries appeared on sea charts and maps to the west of Ireland. The result is an endlessly fascinating, often surprising journey through our island history.
A Mariner's Miscellany
Author: Peter H. SpectrePublisher: Sheridan House, Inc.
ISBN: 9781574091953
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
This book is both an engaging compendium of nautical knowledge and a random accounting of the ways of the sea. It is the product of Peter H. Spectre's lifelong fascination with the sea, a guide to the good, the bad, and the ugly of a way of life that is as old as civilization.
Song of the Sea
Author: Ann SpencerPublisher: Tundra Books (NY)
ISBN: 9780887764875
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A collection of stories of pirates and mermaids, monsters and gods; rhymes, sayings, chanteys, and superstitions from all over the world.
Among the Mermaids
Author: Ventura, VarlaPublisher: Weiser Books
ISBN: 1578635454
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
From Homer's Odyssey to Pirates of the Caribbean, Mermaids have fascinated popular culture for centuries. Among the Mermaids is an enchanting collection of classic stories, facts, and tales of mermaids from around the world that will thrill every lover of this romanticized mythological creature. Compiled by Book of the Bizarre author and Magical Creature devotee Varla Ventura, Among the Mermaids includes turn of the century tales of merfolk from Bret Harte, T. Crofton Croker, and W.B. Yeats, along with tantalizing trivia, facts, first-hand accounts, and speculations about mermaids in popular culture. Some facts about the fluid and the fair from the book: Many people believe today that early explorer sightings of mermaids were manatees. (Scurvy + many days away from your lady = a blubbery creature looking supple and bodacious.)Blackbeard, the fierce and terrible pirate, was afraid of his crew being lured into a watery grave by mermaids, so he ordered his ships to avoid certain areas reputed to have a high number of mermaid sightings.Since 2009, the town of Kiryat Yam, Israel has offered a prize of $1 million dollars to anyone who can prove the mermaid off their coast is real. The prize remains unclaimed.
The Legends and Myths of Hawaii
Author: David Kalakaua (King of Hawaii)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
Treasury of Folklore - Seas and Rivers
Author: Dee Dee ChaineyPublisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 1849946590
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Enthralling tales of the sea, rivers and lakes from around the globe. Folklore of the seas and rivers has a resonance in cultures all over the world. Watery hopes, fears and dreams are shared by all peoples where rivers flow and waves crash. This fascinating book covers English sailor superstitions and shape-shifting pink dolphins of the Amazon, Scylla and Charybdis, the many guises of Mami Wata, the tale of the Yoruba River spirit, the water horses of the Scottish lochs, the infamous mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, and much more. Accompanied by stunning woodcut illustrations, popular authors Dee Dee Chainey and Willow Winsham explore the deep history and enduring significance of water folklore the world over, from mermaids, selkies and sirens to ghostly ships and the fountains of youth. With this book, Folklore Thursday aims to encourage a sense of belonging across all cultures by showing how much we all have in common.
Lore of the Wild
Author: Claire Cock-StarkeyPublisher:
ISBN: 0711260710
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Delves into nature folklore from around the world in six topical categories, featuring for each category one traditional tale and extensive ancient lore about that topic.