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Deep the Water, Shallow the Shore

Deep the Water, Shallow the Shore - Three Essays on Shantying in the West Indies

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Publisher's Synopsis

This volume surveys the importance of sea shanties in the Leeward and Windward Islands of the West Indies. In the first chapter the author surveys the documentary record of these work songs in the islands and throughout the maritime world. The balance of the book describes the use of shanties for fishing, whaling, and other work. The text includes lyrics and music for 45 songs.

Book information

ISBN: 9780913372982
Publisher: Mystic Seaport Museum
Imprint: Mystic Seaport Museum
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 144
Weight: 181g
Height: 213mm
Width: 141mm
Spine width: 8mm