Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Keyword
Articles 1 - 2 of 2
Full-Text Articles in American Studies
The Man Who Plucked The Gorbey: A Maine Woods Legend, Edward D. Ives
The Man Who Plucked The Gorbey: A Maine Woods Legend, Edward D. Ives
Dr. Edward D. Ives Papers
The Canada Jay labors under the official name of Perisoreus canadensis canadensis but it is more commonly called gorbey, moose-bird, meat-bird, greasebird, Whiskey Jack, Whiskey John, Hudson Bay bird, caribou bird, venison hawk, grey jay, woodsman's friend, or camp robber. Maine woodsmen usually call it either gorbey or moose-bird. It is a native of the northern coniferous forests, which means that it is found all through Canada but only in the northernmost areas of the northernmost states of the Union. In the Northeast, it is found in northern Maine and over most of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Ernest Thompson …
Folksongs Of Maine Sung By Sandy Ives Liner Notes, Edward D. Ives
Folksongs Of Maine Sung By Sandy Ives Liner Notes, Edward D. Ives
Dr. Edward D. Ives Papers
Liner notes authored by Sandy Ives to accompany his 1959 album of Maine folksongs. Includes a brief biograph of Ives and the lyrics and background of each song on the album.