Ballads, Folk Songs And Folk Tales From West Virginia

By Ruth Ann Musick

Book Overview

Ballads, Folk Songs And Folk Tales From West Virginia is a collection of traditional songs and stories from the Appalachian region of the United States, compiled by Ruth Ann Musick. The book features a variety of ballads, folk songs, and folk tales that have been passed down through generations in West Virginia. The songs and stories cover a range of themes, including love, loss, and the struggles of everyday life in rural America. Musick provides historical context for each piece, explaining its origins and significance within the Appalachian culture. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of West Virginia, as well as those interested in traditional American folk music and storytelling.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258502593
• ISBN13: 9781258502591
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"