Deep the Water, Shallow the Shore (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780913372982)

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.

Author: Roger D. Abrahams
ISBN-10: 0913372986
ISBN-13: 9780913372982
Publisher: Mystic Seaport Museum
Language: English
Published: 01/30/2002
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.56w x 0.32d