The Erie Canal Pirates

We were forty miles from albany.Forget it I never shall.When we first set sail to carry the mailOn the E-ri-e Canal,On the E-ri-e Canal.So begins the incredible journey of a brave set of sailorswho have a very surprising encounter in that famous New York waterway. When Bill McGrew and his pirate crew pull alongside the boat of Captain Flynnit’s nonstop action for the sailors.A battling pair of muleshigh-sea adventureand a boat trip up Niagra Falls make this spirited ballad a delightful update of a classic song. Andrew Glass’s livelycolourful illustrations capture the spirit of this tall tale. Includes an author’s note on the inspiration for this yarn.