{"product_id":"don-t-shoot-the-albatross","title":"Don't Shoot the Albatross!: Nautical Myths and Superstitions","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDon't Shoot the Albatross! Nautical Myths and Superstitions\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSailors are a notoriously superstitious lot - even if some won't admit it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYears 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated with quirky cartoons, this book explores nautical superstitions from all over the world in an informative yet entertaining way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback: 96 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Jonathan Eyers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKU: P2551\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailability information: Not in-store but you can order to find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us","brand":"Boat books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52957477667180,"sku":"P2551","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/1920\/5996\/files\/Dont-shoot-the-albatross.jpg?v=1764804311","url":"https:\/\/www.boatbooks-aust.com.au\/products\/don-t-shoot-the-albatross","provider":"Boat books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}