The Shanty Book - Sailor Shanties - Part I - With Pianoforte Accompaniment

Richard Runciman Terry, Sir Walter Runciman

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Folklore History Series
17 April 2019

Choral music; Folk & traditional music; Songbooks; Reference works; Self-help & personal development

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First published in 1921, The Shanty Book is a vintage collection of traditional sailor songs-or, shanties-compiled into this volume by Richard Runciman Terry. Each song comes complete with the original lyrics and clear sheet music, and are perfect for those with an interest in learning or performing traditional sailor songs. Contents include: Windlass &Capstan Shanties , Halliard Shanties , Fore-sheet of Sweating-up Shanties , Billy Boy , Blow, My Bully Boys , Blow the Man Down , Boney was a Warrior , Bound for the Rio Grande , Cheer'ly, Men , Clear the Track, Let the Bullgine Run , etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with specially-commissioned new introduction on folk music.

By: Richard Runciman Terry, Sir Walter Runciman
Imprint: Folklore History Series
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 213g
ISBN: 9781528711616
ISBN 10: 1528711610
Pages: 82
Publication Date: 17 April 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active