The Devil and the Deep
A Guide to Nautical Myths and SuperstitionsBy Chris Hillier
128 pp. 100 cartoons. 1997. Paperback. $10.95
ISBN 1 57409 027 5
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Many books have been written about safety at sea, collision avoidance, and safe boating, but how many of them can tell you how to avoid sea-monsters? In this little reference book, Chris Hillier takes a lighthearted look at over a hundred myths and superstitions surrounding life afloat, providing fascinating details on the origin and history of each. Entries include sightings of the FLYING DUTCHMAN, the “albatross” responsible for the TITANIC disaster, and many more. Dozens of cartoons by illustrator Owen Hill complement the text and guarantee a good laugh. An ideal bunkside read.
“A great bunkside story book.” —The ENSIGN
“…a humorous look at the long list of things that seafaring folk were afraid of, worried about, or considered sacred to their ocean-spanning trade.” —Soundings
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