Chocolates, Tattoos, and Mayflowers
Maritime Memorabilia from Clary Croft
- Publisher
- Nimbus Publishing
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2019
- Category
- General, Popular Culture, Trivia
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781771087599
- Publish Date
- Apr 2019
- List Price
- $24.95
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Description
Did you know that goose grease apparently cures the common cold, while salt fish draws a fever? How about the fact that "Torpedos" (automobiles) were manufactured in Kentville in 1910? These are just some of the tidbits of Maritime wisdom and little-known facts that you will find in Chocolates, Tattoos, and Mayflowers.
Collected over the years for Clary Croft's popular radio column on CBC's Mainstreet, these stories, memories, photographs, and advertisements show a fascinating side of Maritime popular culture and history. From accounts of sea monsters and famous duels to the history behind Maritime staples like Pot of Gold chocolates and Morse's Tea, these entertaining and evocative pieces are sure to spark conversations around your kitchen table—just like any good Maritime subject!
About the author
Clary Croft is a folklorist, writer, and entertainer. He is the author of several books, including Witchcraft, Helen Creighton: Canada's First Lady of Folklore, A Maritimer's Miscellany, and Celebrate: The History and Folklore of Holidays in Nova Scotia. Clary lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Other titles by
Clary Croft
My Charmed Life in Music, Art, and Folklore
Clary Croft
My Charmed Life in Music, Art, and Folklore
Witchcraft
Tales,beliefs and superstitions from the Maritimes
Bluenose Ghosts (2nd Edition)
Bluenose Ghosts
Helen Creighton
Canada's First Lady of Folklore
A Maritime Christmas
New Stories and Memories of the Season
Nova Scotia Moments
