Sea Shanties

Sea shanties have inspired a new generation in the twenty-first century and are hugely popular once moreThese sailor work songs have a long and fascinating history, and the lyrics reveal what life was like for merchant sailors on the high seasDivided into two parts – hauling and heaving – this book will explore the purpose and history of fifty or so famous shanties, with beautiful black and white illustrationsSea Shanties sparked the first major trend of 2021, with Nathan Evan's version of 'Wellerman' gathering billions of views and counting and this book brings together the best songs for new and seasoned fans of these folk songsComp titles: Sailor Song: The Shanties and Ballads of the High Seas (British Library Publishing 2021)