{"product_id":"the-old-watermans-almanac-of-robert-gill-9798996514434","title":"The Old Waterman's Almanac of Carroway Island","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the timeless world of Carroway Island, a fictional Chesapeake Bay community where weather, water, and tradition shape daily life. The Old Waterman's Almanac of Carroway Island is part reference book, part local history, and part collection of maritime wisdom gathered from generations of island watermen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin its pages readers will discover seasonal forecasts, weather signs, tide lore, moon tables, fishing observations, practical remedies, nautical traditions, folklore, sayings, historical notes, and the accumulated knowledge of people whose lives have always been tied to the Bay. Blending fact, tradition, humor, and storytelling, the almanac recreates the feel of an old family volume passed from one generation to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a simple reference book, this unique work serves as a window into the culture and character of Chesapeake maritime communities. Readers will encounter colorful island personalities, practical advice, local customs, and observations about life on the water, all presented in the style of a traditional waterman's almanac.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are interested in maritime history, Chesapeake Bay culture, coastal living, boating traditions, fishing folklore, or simply enjoy richly imagined places, The Old Waterman's Almanac of Carroway Island offers hours of enjoyable browsing and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA companion volume in the Carroway Island Library series, this beautifully illustrated almanac celebrates resilience, community, and the enduring relationship between people and the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Gill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798996514434\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Teaching Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d","brand":"Robert Gill","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49002013393151,"sku":"9798996514434","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-old-watermans-almanac-of-robert-gill-9798996514434","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}