edSongs of Ships & Sailors: Bygone Ballads of Maine Vol 1 is compiled, edited, and transcribed by Julia Lane & Fred Gosbee the preforming duo known as Castlebay
Included are over 160 historic sea songs from Maine. Designed with singers in mind, this book is a treasure for musicians, with melodies, complete lyrics, and historical background for every song. The detailed notes, bibliography, and source index also make this an invaluable resource for scholars. These songs, are drawn from field recordings and archives of Maine singers and collectors, and tell powerful stories of sailing, fishing, storms, shipwrecks, piracy, sea battles, and the loved ones left at home. Paperback, 300 pages. Autographed Copy
