The Book of Sea Shanties

Name: The Book of Sea Shanties
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781787399587
Price: 39.99 NZD
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By Nathan Evans

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Nathan Evans' book takes readers on a journey through the world of sea shanties, exploring their history and cultural significance. As a folk singer himself, Nathan Evans provides insights into how these work songs were used by sailors to coordinate tasks and boost morale on long voyages. The book also delves into the modern revival of these traditional tunes, offering both historical context and contemporary perspectives.
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You might enjoy this collection if you're fascinated by maritime history or the rhythmic call-and-response songs that capture the spirit of sea voyages. With insights and narratives from the sailor Nathan Evans, this book will transport you to the world of traditional sea shanties, providing a cultural and historical perspective along the way.

This book of shanties will take you on a journey through time. Nathan Evans presents his favourite songs to sing along to. Find out the history and meaning behind each of the shanties.

The international viral sensation Nathan Evans writes about his favourite sea shanties.

Description

An epic journey through sea shanties, high tides and seven seas

From the international bestselling singer comes The Book of Sea Shanties.

The world sang in harmony with Nathan Evans, the Glaswegian postie turned singer of sea shanties. Join him as he takes you through time and seafaring history to discover the true meaning of Wellerman, and who and what exactly was the Drunken Sailor?

Featuring over 35 best loved shanties, Nathan will share the meaning behind each of his favourite shanties and show how they have shaped and inspired him. Beautifully illustrated throughout, it will also include original shanties and bonus content written exclusively for this book.

Whether you're young or old, gather around and discover the riotous world of sea shanties.

Praise for Nathan Evans:

A 'Sea Shanty sensation' Rolling Stone

'An artist who really lifts the mood when he performs' Daily Telegraph

'Too good to miss' Brian May, Daily Express

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787399587

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Welbeck Non-Fiction

Illustration: 40 b&w illus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Nathan Evans is a British singer from Airdrie, Scotland known for singing sea shanties. Evans first gained fame in 2020, when he posted videos of himself singing sea shanties on social media service TikTok, triggering a surge of interest in sea shanties. In 2021, he released a cover version of the 19th-century shanty 'Wellerman' which reached number-one in the UK Singles Chart and also charted in several other countries.