Canot D'ecorce : Songs of the Voyageurs

Canot d'ecorce is a compilation of French Canadian folk songs that would have been sung by voyageurs during the fur trade era in both the US and Canada. Illustrated with period images, Canot d'ecorce is the first new book of its kind in decades. Melodies in standard notation with complete lyrics and new translations make this a resource long needed in the study of American folk music. A companion CD is also available from the publisher.Draughon, Thomas R. is the author of 'Canot D'ecorce : Songs of the Voyageurs', published 2004 under ISBN 9780976808213 and ISBN 0976808218.