Deep the Water, Shallow the Shore by Reviewer Roger D Abrahams

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Deep the Water, Shallow the Shore by Reviewer Roger D Abrahams

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Part of Three Essays On Shantying In The West Indies series

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Deep the Water, Shallow the Shore by Reviewer Roger D Abrahams

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.

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ISBN 13 9780913372982
ISBN 10 0913372986
Title Deep the Water, Shallow the Shore
Author Reviewer Roger D Abrahams
Series Three Essays On Shantying In The West Indies
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Mystic Seaport Museum
Year published 2002-01-30
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.