A Syllabus Of Kentucky Folksongs (1911)

By Hubert Gibson Shearin

Book Overview

""A Syllabus of Kentucky Folksongs"" is a book published in 1911 by Hubert Gibson Shearin. The book is a collection of traditional folk songs from the state of Kentucky, USA. It includes lyrics, musical notation, and historical background information for each song. The songs range from ballads and love songs to work songs and spirituals. Many of the songs were collected from African American communities in Kentucky, and the book provides insight into the cultural and musical traditions of these communities. Overall, ""A Syllabus of Kentucky Folksongs"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Kentucky and traditional American folk music.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436753651
• ISBN13: 9781436753654
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"