Daily Life in the Age of Sail Quotes

“Re­turning sea captains also brought back exotic produce such as pine­apples. It became a custom to place a pineapple on the front gate or door to alert visitors of the captain's return. From this practice, the pineapple came to be a symbol of hospitality, a tradition that survives today.”
― Dorothy Denneen Volo, Daily Life in the Age of Sail