Sea Songs & Shanties by Captain W. B. Whall, Near Mint, 1986 Edition, HC/DJ

Description: “Sea Songs and Shanties” by Captain W. B. Whall contains a large collection of traditional maritime songs, compiled by Captain W. B. Whall. This hardcover book was published by Brown, Son & Ferguson, Ltd. Publishers. It contains countless songs, each harmonized by R. H. Whall and Ernest Reeves. This book was first published in 1910, with this copy being a from 1986. This illustrated vintage book compiles a variety of sea shanties and work songs about sailing and the sea that were used by sailors working on ships. These songs were integral to life at sea, helping sailors coordinate tasks and boosting morale. A lovely book that preserves these integral pieces of maritime culture at a time when steamships were replacing sailing vessels and the tradition of shanty singing was fading. Whall also included many black and white illustrations throughout the book as well as some historical context and anecdotes about the songs to enrich the text. Each song includes the sheet music and the lyrics, along with any added notes. The book remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in nautical history and music, as it documents the life and culture of sailors during the great age of sail! This copy is in Very Good condition and comes with its original dust jacket. It is clean with a tight binding and sharp corners. The pages are unmarked and still remain bright white. This is a collectible piece of maritime history!

Price: 32 USD

Location: Columbia, Missouri

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