Songs the Whalemen Sang by Gale Huntington

Songs the Whalemen Sang by Gale Huntington

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Songs the Whalemen Sang by Gale Huntington

This work is one of the largest collections of ballads and songs traditionally sung by the seamen. It contains over 175 songs, with music provided for most of them. There are songs of storm, shipwreck, love, tragedy, and death, gospel, parlor, bawdy songs and more!
Sam Henry (Author)
SAM HENRY (1878-1952) was a native of Coleraine, Northern Ireland. A tireless documenter of Northern Irish folklore and music, he shared his work through a regular column in the Northern Constitution newspaper between 1923 and 1938, as well as through broadcasts on the BBC and Radio �ireann.

Gale Huntington (Editor)
GALE HUNTINGTON was a writer, teacher, historian, and musician. He is the author of Songs the Whalemen Sang and other books on New England music and history.

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ISBN 13 9780939511099
ISBN 10 0939511096
Title Songs the Whalemen Sang
Author Gale Huntington
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bond Research
Year published 1964-01-01
Number of pages 328
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.