The second edition of the special expanded maritime music
lyrics collection of Stephen Gottlieb Lewis is now available.
Why a second edition?
Well, it turns out that the first edition was hugely
popular. The first edition sold out quickly; those copies are now worth their
weight in gold. Keep hold of yours, as it will be a collectors’ item in years
to come.J
We kept being asked, “Where can I get a copy of the book?”
Rumors spread of a mass mutiny, so an effort was launched to satisfy the demand.
We took the opportunity to make some minor corrections, while keeping the page
numbers of the songs the same as in the first edition.
Where can I get a
copy of the new edition?
You can get a copy of this second edition, at the same reasonable
price of only $11.95, from The Chandlery at the Maritime Center. But hurry,
this may turn out to be just as popular as the first edition.
Thanks
A special thanks to Ellie Mathews and Carl Youngmann who have
been stalwarts in researching and compiling material for the update.
"The reprint is distinguishable from the first books by its new cover, an extract of a photograph made of the half-brig Daisy, taken by Robert Cushman Murphy. Murphy sailed as a naturalist/passenger on the Daisy in 1912-13. She was the last wind-powered whaling vessel to put in at Grytviken on South Georgia Island." ~ Ellie Mathews
Also, thanks to those Shanty enthusiasts who contributed
edits – you know who you are. This new addition continues to be a beautiful remembrance of
Steve Lewis. You should all feel very proud.
And a special thank you to the Northwest Maritime Center and
Kim Brooks - Chandlery Manager for your support as one of our major sponsors, publishing
and selling this second edition, and continuing to host our monthly Sing
Shanties Song Circle at the Center.
Aaargh!
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