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Author Evans, Nathan, author.

Title The book of sea shanties : Wellerman and other songs from the seven seas / Nathan Evans.

Publication Info. London : Welbeck, 2021.
©2021
Bookmark link: https://library.naperville-lib.org:444/record=b2190922~S1
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 95th Street Adult Nonfiction  782.421595 EVA    AVAILABLE
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Description 177 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.
Summary An epic journey through sea shanties, high tides and seven seas. From the international bestselling singer comes The Book of Sea Shanties! The world sang in harmony with Nathan Evans, the Glaswegian postie turned singer of sea shanties. Join him as he takes you through time and seafaring history to discover the true meaning of Wellerman, and who and what exactly was the Drunken Sailor? Featuring over 35 best loved shanties, Nathan will share the meaning behind each of his favorite shanties and show how they have shaped and inspired him. Beautifully illustrated throughout, it will also include original shanties and bonus content written exclusively for this book. Whether you're young or old, gather around and discover the riotous world of sea shanties.
Subject Sea songs -- History and criticism.
Sea songs -- Texts.
ISBN 9781787399587 (hardback)
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