From The Heart Of A Folk: A Book Of Songs (1918) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163929391)

From The Heart Of A Folk: A Book Of Songs is a collection of folk songs compiled and edited by Waverley Turner Carmichael. Originally published in 1918, the book contains over 100 songs from various regions of the United States, including the Appalachian Mountains, the Mississippi Delta, and the Great Plains. The songs range from traditional ballads and spirituals to work songs and children's rhymes. Carmichael includes historical and cultural background information for each song, as well as musical notation and lyrics. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich musical traditions of America's diverse communities, and serves as a valuable resource for musicians, historians, and anyone interested in American folk culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Waverley Turner Carmichael
ISBN-10: 1163929395
ISBN-13: 9781163929391
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 70
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d