02317cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000400012624500420016626400510020830000470025933600260030633700260033233800360035850000310039450801740042552012840059953400450188365300150192885600430194399900170198650666UtSlPG20260610134150.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a28004754  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aLeland, Charles Godfrey,d1824-190310aSongs of the Sea and Lays of the Land 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-12-11  aProduced by Larry Harrison, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and
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Internet Archives-US  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSea poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50666  c91504d91504