02317cam a22003133u 4500 50666 UtSlPG 20260610134150.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 28004754 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Leland, Charles Godfrey, 1824-1903 Songs of the Sea and Lays of the Land Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-12-11 Produced by Larry Harrison, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archives-US "Songs of the Sea and Lays of the Land" by Charles Godfrey Leland is a collection of ballads and lyrical sketches penned in the late 19th century. This work captures the essence of maritime life and American experiences, weaving together songs that celebrate the adventures and lore of sailors along with tales inspired by life on the land. The collection encapsulates the spirit of seafaring men and women, evoking nostalgia for bygone times and the richly varied tapestry of cultural influences. The opening of the book introduces us to the preface, where Leland explains his motivation for compiling this collection, highlighting his wish to honor the mariners of the sailing ship era, as well as capturing the folklore of sailors. He reflects on the life experiences that inspired his ballads, particularly his childhood memories and interactions with seasoned sailors. The beginning is rich with references to various sea songs and legends, setting the stage for an exploration of both maritime and American themes in a poetic format intertwined with historical anecdotes and personal memories. Leland emphasizes that these songs may not aspire to high poetry, but they are imbued with heartfelt stories that merit remembrance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Sea poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50666 91504 91504