10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHANTYMAN»
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shantyman in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
shantyman and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Lumber Kings and Shantymen: Logging and Lumbering in the ...
Some began to see valid reasons for the shantyman's unrefined conduct: it was
perfectly understandable for men who had spent seven or eight months doing
hard, unpleasant work, far from the delights of society, to indulge in a spree on
their ...
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The Way of the Ship: Sailors, Shanties and Shantymen
Purely commercial reasons precluded the engagement of any shantyman
specially distinguished for his musical attainments. Consequently, so far as the
shanty was concerned, 'any old thing would do.' On the Southspainer, however,
things ...
Richard Runciman Terry, 2009
“See if'n you can get a shantyman to give us a hand. This pumpin' is getting
wearisome.” Shortly another sailor appeared and lashed himself to the rail so he
could not be washed overboard. “Well?” he screamed at the sailor opposite
Hertzli, ...
... from the city. The lumberman “ stuffed” the "bookkeeper 'vvith yarns about the
insect called the “ shantyman's pet,” and the bookkeeper, who had never heard of
such an insect, thought he would like to bring a few back to the city with ...
As he does so, two Sailors and a Shantyman appear, singing and going about
their business. Shantyman (sings) I'll sing you a song, a good song of the sea
Sailors (respond) With a way, hey, blow the man down Shantyman (sings) And
trust ...
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Attack of the HMS Nimrod: Wareham and the War of 1812
Shantyman singing: A warrior and a terrier, Sailors responding: Jean-François!
The shantyman was a sailor who led the others in singing. He was usually self-
appointed. A sailor would not generally sign on as a shantyman but took on the
role ...
J. North Conway, Jesse Dubuc, 2014
Merchant ships carried the smallest crew possible to save money. It was
important to get the men to work together on a small crew. Shanties were great
for this. Shanties usually follow a pattern: a short solo verse sung by the
shantyman (the ...
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A Dictionary of English Folklore
(shantyman) to sing some lines, while the others joined in the chorus or refrain.
The relative proportion of call and response, the length of lines, and the rhythm
would vary according to the type of work being undertaken, which Hugill divides ...
Jacqueline Simpson, Stephen Roud, 2000
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Folk Music: A Regional Exploration
"Mobile Bay" is an example of the African American shantyman's art, probably
originating as a work song in the cotton fields of the Deep South. By replacing the
word "pump" with "heave," it could be used as an ordinary capstan shanty. "
Mobile ...
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Favorite Old-Time American Songs for Ukulele:
The Shantyman's Lite Em D Em B BB B B Oh, the shant - ty-man's life is a wear - i
-some life, Though some say it's 2 2— 7 7 2 D Em A 7BB B BB It's the swing - ing
of the ax from morn - ing till 7 7 7 B B B B \0/ I» 0 0 Oh the shantyman's life is a ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHANTYMAN»
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shantyman is used in the context of the following news items.
Shantyman Spirits 1: Boulevard of broken dreams
But like the roar of the sea in a conch shell, if you listen closely you can hear the old shantyman songs echoing across Kashagawigamog as they drive logs ... «Pique Newsmagazine, Jul 15»
Hank Cramer joins Gardener's Greenhouse series in Merville
He has served for years as the “shantyman” (work-song leader) aboard the historic brig Lady Washington, and has given educational presentations at the ... «Campbell River Mirror, Jul 15»
Man fined and handed community order for assaulting ferryman at …
A MAN living on a catamaran at a South East Cornwall marina has been found guilty of assaulting a local ferryman. Jonathan Smith, 49, of Shantyman, ... «Cornish Guardian, Apr 15»
Upcoming Concerts: Dead By Wednesday, Yardbirds
16, with the Bobby Paltauf Band opening, followed by Shantyman and the Speakeasies on Saturday, Jan. 17, with Jeremiah Hazed opening. Mister F heads to ... «Hartford Courant, Dec 14»
Brockville gets new festival and events...
HHum is the proprietor of The Valley Shantyman Inc. Hum has also worked on the stage crew at RBC Bluesfest (Ottawa) and The Hillside Music Festival ... «www.insidebrockville.com/, May 14»
Calabogie Peaks Resort in quick recovery mode
And O'Brien's alpine run will be open, and possibly the Shantyman run this weekend. Meanwhile, earlier-week activity featured work around the clock with ... «www.insideottawavalley.com/, Dec 13»
Kung Fu chops through Pearl Street
The evening began with a dud; the first opener Shantyman & the Speakeasies rolled through a sloppy, one-dimensional, half-hour set of funky jam rock. «The Massachusetts Daily Collegian, Nov 13»
Connecticut Audubon Center At Glastonbury's Annual Art For …
Noon to 1:30 p.m.: Don Sineti, Mystic Seaport shantyman, sings songs from past decades and the sea, accompanied with banjo and concertina. 1:30 p.m. to 3 ... «Hartford Courant, May 13»
Anderson: It's wild on the river
The shantyman's life is a worrisome one, though some call it free from care. It's the ringing of the ax from morning 'til night, in the middle of the forest fair. «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Aug 12»
Folk Singer John Roberts Performs at Sentinels on the Sound July 3
Special events include a Shoreline Lighthouse Bicycle Tour, Sentinels on the Sound discussions, a Lighthouse Cake Competition, Sea Shantyman John ... «Broadway World, Jun 11»
