Adventures of a Ballad Hunter

by John A. Lomax

Book Overview

Growing up beside the Chisholm Trail, captivated by the songs of passing cowboys and his bosom friend, an African American farmhand, John A. Lomax developed a passion for American folk songs that ultimately made him one of the foremost authorities on this fundamental aspect of Americana. Across many decades and throughout the country, Lomax and his informants created over five thousand recordings of America's musical heritage, including ballads, blues,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1477313710
• ISBN13: 9781477313718
• Release Date: September 2017
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"