There is nothing like a good sea shanty-or chanty, as it was
originally called-to transport one to a different time, place, and
mood. After all, few have a more powerful need to relieve boredom,
weariness, fear, and loneliness than sailors. And a classic,
generations-tested shanty can do just that-with humor, nostalgia,
and often lasciviousness all at once. Whether at land or sea, the
good fun of shanties is hard to contain. Sing them a few times, and
you naturally want to learn more about them. "What Do You Do With A
Drunken Sailor?" offers not only the lyrics of traditional shanties
but the accompanying lore and history as well.
Sung for as long as sailors have shipped out to sea, shanties
are the collective creative work of seamen needing to ease the
hardships of long sea voyages. Generations of sailors adapted the
songs to their own needs and culture, forming a link from the age
of oar and sail to the nuclear-powered navies of today. Compiled,
annotated, and researched by accomplished storyteller Douglas
Morgan, a longtime naval officer and author of the acclaimed
thriller "Tiger Cruise, What Do You Do With A Drunken Sailor?" is a
witty, fascinating, and unrestrained collection of more than twenty
sea shanties-the perfect book for anyone with a hankering to sing
and learn more about classic songs that have soothed generations of
struggling souls.
With more than 60 illustrations and explanations of naval terms
and customs-including some of the bawdier parts of a sailor's
life-"What Do You Do With A Drunken Sailor?" promises insight into
military life and literature and, most important, provides hours of
good-humored amusement.
General
| Imprint: |
Echo Point Books & Media
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
August 2013 |
| First published: |
August 2013 |
| Authors: |
Douglas Morgan
|
| Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 8mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
138 |
| Edition: |
Annotated edition |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-62654-988-3 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
Humour >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-62654-988-5 |
| Barcode: |
9781626549883 |
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