Publisher's Synopsis
Carols of the Coast is a collection of songs, ballads, and legends compiled by Moses Hardy Nickerson and originally published in 1892. The book contains a variety of traditional folk songs and stories from the coastal regions of the United States and Canada, including Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Maine, and Massachusetts.The songs and ballads included in the book cover a range of themes, from love and courtship to sea shanties and work songs. Many of the pieces are accompanied by musical notation, allowing readers to learn and perform the songs themselves.In addition to the songs and ballads, Carols of the Coast also includes a number of legends and stories from the coastal regions. These tales cover a variety of themes, from ghost stories and supernatural encounters to tales of shipwrecks and heroic rescues.Overall, Carols of the Coast provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the coastal regions of North America. Its collection of songs, ballads, and legends offers a unique perspective on the lives and traditions of the people who have lived and worked along the coast for generations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
