Publisher's Synopsis
Sea Songs and Ballads is a collection of traditional maritime songs and ballads compiled by Christopher Stone and first published in 1906. The book includes lyrics and musical notations for over 100 songs, ranging from popular shanties like ""Blow the Man Down"" and ""Drunken Sailor"" to lesser-known ballads like ""The Mermaid"" and ""The Greenland Whale Fishery."" Stone's introduction provides a brief history of sea songs and their importance in maritime culture, as well as a discussion of the various types of songs included in the collection. The book also features illustrations by artist Frank Brangwyn, depicting scenes of seafaring life and the sailors who sang these songs.Overall, Sea Songs and Ballads is a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional folk music or the history of seafaring culture. Its comprehensive collection of songs and informative introduction make it a must-read for enthusiasts and scholars alike.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.
