Murphy's sealers' song book

• Other Authors: Murphy, James, 1867-1931; Burke, Johnny, 1851-1930; Devine, M. A. (Maurice A.), 1857-1915; Walker, Mark; Grace, John, Newfoundlander; Dyer, P. J.; Wadham, R. N.
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: James Murphy 1905
• Subjects: Sea songs; Sealing > Newfoundland and Labrador > Songs and music; Newfoundland; Newfoundland studies
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/cns/id/57349

A collection of song lyrics gathered by James Murphy about sealing, maritime disasters, and life in Newfoundland. Of note is "Wadham's song" (p. 22), which was on record in the Admiralty Court in London and used as a coasting guide for the area between Cape Bonavista and Fogo Harbour. Maid of Newfoundland / trad. -- The spring Maurice Crotty fought the old dog hood / John Burke -- Loss of the "Maggie" and 13 souls in St. John's Harbour / anon. -- A father's sacrifice / P.J. Dyer -- Sammy ain't you glad you joined the Navy? The sealers strike of 1902 / J. Burke -- Fanny's harbour bawn / Mark Walker -- Foundering at sea / anon. -- Died on the ice floe / P.J. Dyer -- The Flemings of Torbay / J. Burke -- The dead stranger / M.A. Devine -- The fisherman's son to the ice is gone / anon. -- The land of fish and seals / Mrs. Peace -- Off to the ice fields / Mr. Webber -- Seal hunting song / anon. -- Wadham's song / R.N. Wadham -- Loss of the "Water Witch" / anon. -- St. John's bait skiff / John Grace. Includes advertisements.