Deep the Water, Shallow the Shore
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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.Hum Rosen Professor (Emeritus) of Folklore and Folklife at the University of Pennsylvania is Roger D. Abrahams.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| 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. |
| Note | Unavailable |