Sea Shanties: The Lyrics and History of Sailor Songs

by Karen Dolby

Book Overview

Pull up anchor, set sail, and hit the open water with this wonderful collection of sea shanties and their fascinating history.

Over four centuries since the first folk song was sung, sea shanties still fascinate and entertain. Composed and performed by sailors on sailing ships to ensure the rhythmic operation of the hauling and heaving that was a mainstay of a lot of their work aboard these huge merchant vessels, they were...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1789293766
• ISBN13: 9781789293760
• Release Date: October 2021
• Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.2" x 7.9"