Author

Contributions

  • Miller, John, illus. - Contributor

Publication

1965 - H. Z. Walck, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

12,750 words, Guess

Page Count

51 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • DDC784.4
  • LCCML3780 .H87

Description

Describes the importance of the sea shanty to the life of the sailor at sea, explains the role of the shantyman, and presents various folk songs of the sea and the work to which they were sung.

Subjects

Topics

Sea songsFolk songsHistory and criticismSea songs -- History and criticism

Series Statement

  • The Young reader's guides to music

Other Editions

  • Sailors' songs and shanties.H. Z. Walck1965-01-01

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