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Songs of the Pacific Northwest, 2^nd edition
by Philip J. Thomas, edited by Jon Bartlett

62 songs collected by Thomas over decades of travel across B.C. They include lyrics, music notation and chords, as well as historical background and context provided by Jon Bartlett, and archival photos and drawings. 208 pp., paperback.

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Phil Thomas & The Songs of British Columbia
by Jon Bartlett

Jon Bartlett presents a personal look at Phil Thomas’s life as a teacher, music collector, and musician. Phil was one of the founders of the VFSS. Jon started working with Phil in 1973 and edited both the 1^st and 2^nd edition of Songs of the Pacific Northwest. 35 pp., paperback.

Blow the Man Down! Tall Ships in the Fraser
by the VFSS Shanty Crew

27 shanties and sea songs in French and English, some accompanied by guitar, button accordion, or piano accordion. Includes a 30-pg booklet of archival photos and notes about the history of sailing ships on the Fraser River, sources for shanties, and the background of the songs presented. Recorded in 2002.