Songs of the Sea and Lays of the Land

Name: Songs of the Sea and Lays of the Land
Author: Charles Godfrey Leland

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Yes — read Songs of the Sea and Lays of the Land by Charles Godfrey Leland in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: C1
Length: 66 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

Dive into vivid ballads capturing the adventurous spirit of old sailing mariners and eccentric post-war American life, blending authentic sailors’ lore with tales of shipwrecks, discipline, and restless wanderlust across the seas and lands.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as Charles Godfrey Leland wrote it — nothing rewritten or cut. The built-in translation, saved vocabulary and audio narration are what carry you through the original prose.

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