Looking for references to shanties sung in 19th century (or early 20th century) British Literature. I understand that the Royal Navy didn't sing shanties during work (so say two sources on shanties). But the merchant marines did, of course. Yet I can find no references to shanties in 19th century British fiction -- novels, short stories, poetry. It seems the Conrad and fellows overlooked the shanty as a real experience of the men as they worked. Anyone know of fiction that depicts these shanties in British/Irish/Scottish/Canadian literature? Grateful, Bruce
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