The Folk Songs of North America: in the English Language

by Shirley Collins (Editor)

Paperback, 1975

Status

Available

Call number

M1629.L83 F6

Publication

Dolphin Books (1975), Edition: 1st Edition, 624 pages

Description

Collection of 317 songs, including favorites such as John Henry, Shenandoah, Barbry Allen, Sweet Betsy, and the Old Chisholm trail, as well as lesser known, authentic chanteys, ballads, work songs, and spirituals; each with brief background note.

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Songs are an immortal part of our culture and they become a part of our being even when we don't know the words.

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1960

Physical description

624 p.

ISBN

0385037724 / 9780385037723
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