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A rare, spiral-bound collection of logging-camp songs and first-hand memories from the Upper Ottawa Valley. Collected by Rusty Leach and printed in Shawville, Québec (1984). Perfect for local historians, folk-music lovers, and anyone with roots in the Valley.
About the book
First published in 1984 in Shawville, Upper Ottawa Valley Shanty Songs and Recollections preserves the voices of loggers, cooks, river drivers, and musicians from both sides of the Valley. Rusty Leach gathered songs, verses, and stories that rarely appeared in formal songbooks—many captured only here.
What you’ll find inside
Dozens of traditional shanty songs and verses used in lumber camps
Local names, places, and river lore from Pontiac and the Ottawa Valley
Anecdotes and recollections that place the songs in real camp life
Notes that reflect the mix of English, Irish, and French-Canadian influences
Edition details
Format: Spiral-bound paperback
Pages: 147
Year: 1984
Publisher: Dickson Enterprises (Shawville, Québec)
Language: English
ISBN: Not assigned
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