Overview
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.The book, Deep the Water, Shallow the Shore (Three Essays on Shantying in the West Indies) [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9780913372982 in Paperback by Roger D. Abrahams may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
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