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Sea shanties are enjoying a huge resurgence in recent months, and given their history and purpose, it is hardly surprising. 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 also about camaraderie, positivity and motivation. Life as sea was harsh and relentless, and these songs injected some much-needed humour into maritime life. The words and fascinating history of some of the best-loved shanties, dating back as early as the seventeenth century, are brought to life in this wonderful collection.Product Identifiers
PublisherMichael O'Mara Books LTD
ISBN-139781789293760
eBay Product ID (ePID)6049069194
Product Key Features
Book TitleSea Shanties: the Lyrics and History of Sailor Songs
AuthorKaren Dolby
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicHistory, Books
Publication Year2021
TypeTextbook
Number of Pages192 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height198mm
Item Width129mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorKaren Dolby
EditorGabriella Nemeth
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom