“John Yetman”

Description

"... a hero brave from St. Mary's Bay, John Yetman was his name" who spent many years fishing alone in his dory. A Yankee captain shoots Yetman but is taken by Newfoundlanders, tried, convicted and sentenced to 15 years at hard labor.

Recordings

• Omar Blondahl, "John Yetman" (on NFOBlondahl02, NFOBlondahl03)

References

1. Doyle3, p. 34, "John Yetman" (1 text, 1 tune)
2. Blondahl, p. 71, "John Yetman" (1 text, 1 tune)
3. Roud #7299
4. BI, Doyl3034