Sea Shanties (eBook)

The Lyrics and History of Sailor Songs

Karen Dolby (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2021
192 Seiten
Michael O'Mara (Verlag)
978-1-78929-377-7 (ISBN)

Infos

<p><b>Pull up anchor, set sail and hit the open water with this wonderful collection of sea shanties and their fascinating history.</b><br><br>People have been <b>singing at sea</b> since they first set sail and sea shanties still fascinate and entertain. Composed and performed by sailors to ensure the <b>rhythmic </b>operation of hauling and heaving tasks aboard huge merchant vessels, the songs also <b>boosted camaraderie</b>, <b>positivity </b>and <b>motivation</b>. Life at sea was harsh and relentless, and these songs brought some <b>much-needed energy</b> and <b>humour</b>.<br><br>This bountiful book brings together <b>over</b> <b>50 of the best-loved ballads</b> and their <b>fascinating history</b>, alongside stunning black and white illustrations. This is the perfect gift for anyone wanting to delve into the magical maritime world of Wellerman and beyond.</p>

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.9.2021
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Musik
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Singen / Musizieren
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte
• ISBN-10: 1-78929-377-4 / 1789293774
• ISBN-13: 978-1-78929-377-7 / 9781789293777