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Deep the Water, Shallow the Shore;: Three essays on shantying in the West Indies (Publications of the American Folklore Society) - Hardcover
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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.
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Roger D. Abrahams is a former president of the American Folklore Society. Among his most recent books are" African Folktales" (also availabe in Pantheon paperback), "After Africa" (with John Szwed, and "Singing the Master."
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Deep the Water, Shallow the Shore : Three Essays on Shantying in the West Indies
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Deep the Water, Shallow the Shore;: Three Essays on Shantying in the West Indies (Publications of the American Folklore Society)
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Deep the Water, Shallow the Shore: Three essays on shantying in the West Indies (Publications of the American Folklore Society)
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DEEP THE WATER, SHALLOW THE SHORE: THREE ESSAYS OF SHANTYING IN THE WEST INDIES
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket; The slightest of wear at jacket extermities. ; Front fly-leaf signed by reknown folklorist R. Gerald Alvey. Music translated by Linda Sobin. Most books shipped within 24 hours. The dust jacket is protected by a Brodart mylar cover. ; American Folklore Society: Memoir Series; Vol. 60; Musical Bars; 8vo.; 125 pages; 0292715021. First Edition. Binding is Hardcover. Seller Inventory # 16589